Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Palace Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Palace Wood Kent Police

      Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Palace Wood 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
      28/100
      Below Average
      Palace Wood
      Kent Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.4% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crockenhill and Well Hill
      B Palace Wood
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      103
      590
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      79
      361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.4%
      ↑63.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.7%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crockenhill and Well Hill
      B Palace Wood
      Violent Crime
      31 ↑29%
      224 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      103 ↑91%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑167%
      44 ↑91%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑58%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      53 ↑130%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      5 ↓44%
      20 ↑67%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      68 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑200%
      24 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crockenhill and Well Hill is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crockenhill and Well Hill safer than Palace Wood?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Palace Wood has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 590 crimes. Crockenhill and Well Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crockenhill and Well Hill vs Palace Wood?

      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. Palace Wood shows +63.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Palace Wood?

      In Crockenhill and Well Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Palace Wood, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crockenhill and Well Hill and Palace Wood?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Palace Wood recorded 103. 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 Palace Wood?

      Violent crime in Crockenhill and Well Hill totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Palace Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Palace Wood 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%). Palace Wood recorded 361 crimes previously (now 590, +63.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crockenhill and Well Hill and Palace Wood?

      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 Palace Wood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crockenhill and Well Hill and Palace Wood?

      Crockenhill and Well Hill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Palace Wood 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 Palace Wood?

      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 Palace Wood on a crime map?

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

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