Culverden vs Otford and Shoreham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Culverden vs Otford and Shoreham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Culverden safer than Otford and Shoreham?
Culverden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,055 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 Culverden vs Otford and Shoreham?
Culverden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.4% — 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 Culverden and Otford and Shoreham?
In Culverden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (357 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 Culverden and Otford and Shoreham?
Culverden recorded 233 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 Culverden vs Otford and Shoreham?
Violent crime in Culverden totalled 357 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 Culverden and Otford and Shoreham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Culverden recorded 1,001 crimes (now 1,055, a change of +5.4%). Otford and Shoreham recorded 271 crimes previously (now 188, -30.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Culverden 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. Culverden has a resolution rate of 36.7% 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 Culverden and Otford and Shoreham?
Culverden 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 Culverden 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 Culverden or Otford and Shoreham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Culverden and Otford and Shoreham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.