Denton vs Ringlestone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Denton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ringlestone Kent Police

      Denton vs Ringlestone Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Denton
      Kent Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ringlestone
      Kent Police
      877 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.4% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Ringlestone
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      751
      877
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      723
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↑178.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Ringlestone
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑5%
      322 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑100%
      150 ↑213%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑59%
      72 ↑148%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑17%
      29 ↑107%
      Burglary
      36 ↑57%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓13%
      67 ↑168%
      Drugs
      23 ↓60%
      54 ↑260%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      37 ↑76%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓65%
      92 ↑2200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      12 ↑1100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓33%
      20 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Denton is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Ringlestone?

      Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Ringlestone has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 877 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Ringlestone?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ringlestone shows +178.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Ringlestone?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Ringlestone, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Ringlestone?

      Denton recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ringlestone recorded 150. 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 Ringlestone?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Ringlestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Ringlestone 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%). Ringlestone recorded 315 crimes previously (now 877, +178.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Ringlestone?

      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 Ringlestone has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Ringlestone?

      Denton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Ringlestone 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 Ringlestone?

      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 Ringlestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Ringlestone. 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.