Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Pilgrims with Ightham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Fawkham and West Kingsdown Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Pilgrims with Ightham Kent Police

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Pilgrims with Ightham Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      Kent Police
      368 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      27.3% 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      368
      381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      379
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.5%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      53.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑23%
      104 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑21%
      88 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑9%
      39 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑23%
      29 ↓17%
      Burglary
      17 ↓23%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑18%
      59 ↓5%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↓67%
      Public Order
      15 ↓12%
      8 ↑14%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pilgrims with Ightham is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fawkham and West Kingsdown safer than Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 368 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      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. 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      In Fawkham and West Kingsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown recorded 51 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Violent crime in Fawkham and West Kingsdown totalled 121 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Pilgrims with Ightham 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%). Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 379 crimes previously (now 381, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fawkham and West Kingsdown 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. Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown or Pilgrims with Ightham on a crime map?

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