Coxheath & Farleigh vs Penenden Heath

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Penenden Heath Kent Police

      Coxheath & Farleigh vs Penenden Heath Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      45 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Penenden Heath
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      45
      1,410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      36.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Penenden Heath
      Violent Crime
      20 ↓5%
      529 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↓56%
      243 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑11%
      101 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      49 ↑23%
      Burglary
      1 ↓75%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓60%
      105 ↑64%
      Drugs
      0
      95 ↑171%
      Public Order
      1 ↓67%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      134 ↑272%
      Theft from Person
      0
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      54 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coxheath & Farleigh safer than Penenden Heath?

      Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 45 crimes in the last 12 months. Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,410 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coxheath & Farleigh vs Penenden Heath?

      Coxheath & Farleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penenden Heath shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath?

      In Coxheath & Farleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 incidents). In Penenden Heath, it is Violent Crime (529 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath?

      Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 4 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penenden Heath recorded 243. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Coxheath & Farleigh vs Penenden Heath?

      Violent crime in Coxheath & Farleigh totalled 20 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 529 in Penenden Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 62 crimes (now 45, a change of -27.4%). Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes previously (now 1,410, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Coxheath & Farleigh has a resolution rate of 0% and Penenden Heath has 36.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath?

      Coxheath & Farleigh falls within the Kent Police boundary. Penenden Heath is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Coxheath & Farleigh or Penenden Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coxheath & Farleigh and Penenden Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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