Cowden and Hever vs Culverden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Cowden and Hever Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Culverden Kent Police

      Cowden and Hever vs Culverden Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Culverden
      Kent Police
      1,369 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.5% trend
      39.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowden and Hever
      B Culverden
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      56
      1,369
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      916
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.5%
      ↑49.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      39.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowden and Hever
      B Culverden
      Violent Crime
      18 ↓53%
      472 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓6%
      297 ↑87%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓38%
      74 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      36 ↑3%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      21 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓75%
      98 ↑48%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      45 ↑88%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      65 ↑33%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      0
      193 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      0
      10 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑140%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      28 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cowden and Hever safer than Culverden?

      Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 56 crimes in the last 12 months. Culverden has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,369 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cowden and Hever vs Culverden?

      Cowden and Hever shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Culverden shows +49.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cowden and Hever and Culverden?

      In Cowden and Hever, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (18 incidents). In Culverden, it is Violent Crime (472 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowden and Hever and Culverden?

      Cowden and Hever recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Culverden recorded 297. 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 Cowden and Hever vs Culverden?

      Violent crime in Cowden and Hever totalled 18 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 472 in Culverden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cowden and Hever and Culverden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes (now 56, a change of -38.5%). Culverden recorded 916 crimes previously (now 1,369, +49.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowden and Hever and Culverden?

      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. Cowden and Hever has a resolution rate of 50% and Culverden has 39.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cowden and Hever and Culverden?

      Cowden and Hever falls within the Kent Police boundary. Culverden 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 Cowden and Hever and Culverden?

      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 Cowden and Hever or Culverden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cowden and Hever and Culverden. 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.