Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Loose & Linton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Fawkham and West Kingsdown Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Loose & Linton Kent Police

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Loose & Linton Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      Kent Police
      368 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Loose & Linton
      Kent Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Loose & Linton
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      368
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.5%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Loose & Linton
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑23%
      199 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑21%
      88 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑9%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑23%
      21 ↑62%
      Burglary
      17 ↓23%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑18%
      60 ↑67%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      37 ↑131%
      Public Order
      15 ↓12%
      19 ↓27%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      30 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fawkham and West Kingsdown safer than Loose & Linton?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 368 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Fawkham and West Kingsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Loose & Linton?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loose & Linton shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton?

      In Fawkham and West Kingsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Loose & Linton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loose & Linton 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Loose & Linton?

      Violent crime in Fawkham and West Kingsdown totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Loose & Linton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fawkham and West Kingsdown recorded 316 crimes (now 368, a change of +16.5%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton?

      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. Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Loose & Linton 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton?

      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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown or Loose & Linton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Loose & Linton. 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.