Darenth vs Tovil

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
      Tovil Kent Police

      Darenth vs Tovil 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
      Tovil
      Kent Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.7% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darenth
      B Tovil
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      460
      847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↑53.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darenth
      B Tovil
      Violent Crime
      107 ↑3%
      313 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑2%
      168 ↑79%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑90%
      50 ↑72%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓27%
      41 ↑5%
      Burglary
      7 ↓61%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑7%
      118 ↑100%
      Drugs
      9 ↓50%
      34 ↑70%
      Public Order
      9 ↑0%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑132%
      32 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓25%
      26 ↑86%
      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 Tovil?

      Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 crimes in the last 12 months. Tovil has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 847 crimes. Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darenth vs Tovil?

      Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tovil shows +53.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 incidents). In Tovil, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darenth recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tovil recorded 168. 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 Tovil?

      Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Tovil. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darenth and Tovil 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%). Tovil recorded 551 crimes previously (now 847, +53.7%).

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

      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 Tovil has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darenth and Tovil?

      Darenth falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tovil 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 Tovil?

      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 Tovil on a crime map?

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