Darenth vs Margate Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Darenth Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Margate Central Kent Police

      Darenth vs Margate Central Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Darenth
      Kent Police
      460 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Margate Central
      Kent Police
      2,804 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darenth
      B Margate Central
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      460
      2,804
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      2,290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↑22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darenth
      B Margate Central
      Violent Crime
      107 ↑3%
      942 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑2%
      580 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑90%
      142 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓27%
      76 ↑46%
      Burglary
      7 ↓61%
      44 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑7%
      208 ↑28%
      Drugs
      9 ↓50%
      146 ↑32%
      Public Order
      9 ↑0%
      179 ↑7%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      37 ↑208%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑132%
      332 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      0
      22 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      12 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      35 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓25%
      49 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darenth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darenth safer than Margate Central?

      Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 crimes in the last 12 months. Margate Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,804 crimes. Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darenth vs Margate Central?

      Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Margate Central shows +22.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darenth and Margate Central?

      In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 incidents). In Margate Central, it is Violent Crime (942 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darenth and Margate Central?

      Darenth recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Margate Central recorded 580. 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 Margate Central?

      Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 942 in Margate Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darenth and Margate Central 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%). Margate Central recorded 2,290 crimes previously (now 2,804, +22.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darenth and Margate Central?

      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 Margate Central has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darenth and Margate Central?

      Darenth falls within the Kent Police boundary. Margate Central 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 Margate Central?

      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 Margate Central on a crime map?

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