Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Otford and Shoreham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Otford and Shoreham Kent Police

      Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Otford and Shoreham Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Kent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.4% trend
      46.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Otford and Shoreham
      Kent Police
      188 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crockenhill and Well Hill
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      103
      188
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      79
      271
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.4%
      ↓30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.7%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crockenhill and Well Hill
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Violent Crime
      31 ↑29%
      48 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      36 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑167%
      17 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑58%
      16 ↓60%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      16 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      23 ↑5%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      5 ↓44%
      7 ↓42%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑200%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Otford and Shoreham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crockenhill and Well Hill safer than Otford and Shoreham?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 188 crimes. Otford and Shoreham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Otford and Shoreham?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Otford and Shoreham shows -30.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham?

      In Crockenhill and Well Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Otford and Shoreham, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Otford and Shoreham recorded 36. 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 Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Otford and Shoreham?

      Violent crime in Crockenhill and Well Hill totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Otford and Shoreham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 79 crimes (now 103, a change of +30.4%). Otford and Shoreham recorded 271 crimes previously (now 188, -30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham?

      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. Crockenhill and Well Hill has a resolution rate of 46.7% and Otford and Shoreham has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Otford and Shoreham 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 Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham?

      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 Crockenhill and Well Hill or Otford and Shoreham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crockenhill and Well Hill and Otford and Shoreham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.