Darenth vs Kemsley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Darenth Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Kemsley Kent Police

      Darenth vs Kemsley Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Darenth
      Kent Police
      460 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darenth
      B Kemsley
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      460
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↑19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darenth
      B Kemsley
      Violent Crime
      107 ↑3%
      186 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑2%
      102 ↑65%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑90%
      31 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓27%
      22 ↑69%
      Burglary
      7 ↓61%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑7%
      80 ↑70%
      Drugs
      9 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      9 ↑0%
      11 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑132%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓25%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darenth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 37/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darenth safer than Kemsley?

      Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 crimes in the last 12 months. Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darenth vs Kemsley?

      Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kemsley shows +19.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darenth and Kemsley?

      In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 incidents). In Kemsley, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darenth and Kemsley?

      Darenth recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kemsley recorded 102. 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 Darenth vs Kemsley?

      Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Kemsley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darenth and Kemsley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darenth recorded 391 crimes (now 460, a change of +17.7%). Kemsley recorded 397 crimes previously (now 474, +19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darenth and Kemsley?

      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. Darenth has a resolution rate of 55.6% and Kemsley has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darenth and Kemsley?

      Darenth falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kemsley 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 Darenth and Kemsley?

      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 Darenth or Kemsley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darenth and Kemsley. 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.