Darenth vs Weald South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darenth vs Weald South 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 Darenth safer than Weald South?
Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Weald South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darenth vs Weald South?
Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald South shows -16.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darenth and Weald South?
In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 incidents). In Weald South, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darenth and Weald South?
Darenth recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald South recorded 19. 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 Weald South?
Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Weald South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darenth and Weald South 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%). Weald South recorded 248 crimes previously (now 207, -16.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darenth and Weald South?
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 Weald South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darenth and Weald South?
Darenth falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald South 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 Weald South?
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 Weald South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darenth and Weald South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.