Denton vs Westerham and Crockham Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Denton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Westerham and Crockham Hill Kent Police

      Denton vs Westerham and Crockham Hill Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Denton
      Kent Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Kent Police
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      751
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      723
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑5%
      81 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑100%
      69 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑59%
      55 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑17%
      17 ↓37%
      Burglary
      36 ↑57%
      5 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓13%
      40 ↑5%
      Drugs
      23 ↓60%
      14 ↑27%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓65%
      5 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓33%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Westerham and Crockham Hill has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Westerham and Crockham Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westerham and Crockham Hill shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Westerham and Crockham Hill, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Denton recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 69. 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Westerham and Crockham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Westerham and Crockham Hill 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%). Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 366 crimes previously (now 310, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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 Westerham and Crockham Hill has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Denton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westerham and Crockham Hill 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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 Westerham and Crockham Hill on a crime map?

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

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