Denton vs Marden & Yalding

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Denton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Marden & Yalding Kent Police

      Denton vs Marden & Yalding Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Denton
      Kent Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Marden & Yalding
      Kent Police
      33 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Marden & Yalding
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      751
      33
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      723
      31
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Marden & Yalding
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑5%
      12 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑100%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑59%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      36 ↑57%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓13%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      23 ↓60%
      1
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓65%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↓33%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Marden & Yalding is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Marden & Yalding?

      Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Marden & Yalding has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 33 crimes. Marden & Yalding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Marden & Yalding?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marden & Yalding shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Marden & Yalding?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Marden & Yalding, it is Violent Crime (12 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Marden & Yalding?

      Denton recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marden & Yalding recorded 8. 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 Denton vs Marden & Yalding?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Marden & Yalding. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Marden & Yalding in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 723 crimes (now 751, a change of +3.9%). Marden & Yalding recorded 31 crimes previously (now 33, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Marden & Yalding?

      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. Denton has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Marden & Yalding has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Marden & Yalding?

      Denton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Marden & Yalding 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 Denton and Marden & Yalding?

      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 Denton or Marden & Yalding on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Marden & Yalding. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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