Dane Valley vs Garlinge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Dane Valley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Garlinge Kent Police

      Dane Valley vs Garlinge Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Dane Valley
      Kent Police
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Garlinge
      Kent Police
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dane Valley
      B Garlinge
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,267
      580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      942
      529
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.5%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dane Valley
      B Garlinge
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑22%
      245 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↑88%
      89 ↑93%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑24%
      45 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓6%
      21 ↑250%
      Burglary
      27 ↓18%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↑32%
      65 ↑41%
      Drugs
      62 ↑94%
      16 ↑220%
      Public Order
      42 ↑27%
      25 ↓19%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      7
      36 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑156%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑27%
      22 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garlinge is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dane Valley safer than Garlinge?

      Dane Valley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 crimes in the last 12 months. Garlinge has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 580 crimes. Garlinge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dane Valley vs Garlinge?

      Dane Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garlinge shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dane Valley and Garlinge?

      In Dane Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 incidents). In Garlinge, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dane Valley and Garlinge?

      Dane Valley recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garlinge recorded 89. 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 Dane Valley vs Garlinge?

      Violent crime in Dane Valley totalled 570 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Garlinge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dane Valley and Garlinge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dane Valley recorded 942 crimes (now 1,267, a change of +34.5%). Garlinge recorded 529 crimes previously (now 580, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dane Valley and Garlinge?

      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. Dane Valley has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Garlinge has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dane Valley and Garlinge?

      Dane Valley falls within the Kent Police boundary. Garlinge 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 Dane Valley and Garlinge?

      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 Dane Valley or Garlinge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dane Valley and Garlinge. 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.