East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs Pilgrims with Ightham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    East Malling, West Malling & Offham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Pilgrims with Ightham Kent Police

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs Pilgrims with Ightham Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Pilgrims with Ightham
      Kent Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      602
      381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      535
      379
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      53.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑20%
      104 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↑43%
      88 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓17%
      39 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑9%
      29 ↓17%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓6%
      59 ↓5%
      Drugs
      10 ↓63%
      8 ↓67%
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      8 ↑14%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑79%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pilgrims with Ightham is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Malling, West Malling & Offham safer than Pilgrims with Ightham?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. Pilgrims with Ightham has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 381 crimes. Pilgrims with Ightham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pilgrims with Ightham shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      In East Malling, West Malling & Offham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Pilgrims with Ightham, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham recorded 140 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 88. 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 East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Violent crime in East Malling, West Malling & Offham totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Pilgrims with Ightham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Malling, West Malling & Offham recorded 535 crimes (now 602, a change of +12.5%). Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 379 crimes previously (now 381, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      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. East Malling, West Malling & Offham has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Pilgrims with Ightham has 53.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Pilgrims with Ightham 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 East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      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 East Malling, West Malling & Offham or Pilgrims with Ightham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Malling, West Malling & Offham and Pilgrims with Ightham. 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.