Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Trench

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
      43/100
      Trench Kent Police

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Trench 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
      43/100
      Below Average
      Trench
      Kent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Trench
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      368
      454
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      457
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.5%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fawkham and West Kingsdown
      B Trench
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑23%
      197 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑21%
      81 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑9%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑23%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      17 ↓23%
      7 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑18%
      38 ↓21%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      30 ↑150%
      Public Order
      15 ↓12%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      26 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fawkham and West Kingsdown safer than Trench?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 368 crimes in the last 12 months. Trench has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 454 crimes. Fawkham and West Kingsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fawkham and West Kingsdown vs Trench?

      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. Trench shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Trench?

      In Fawkham and West Kingsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Trench, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Trench?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trench recorded 81. 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 Trench?

      Violent crime in Fawkham and West Kingsdown totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Trench. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Trench 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%). Trench recorded 457 crimes previously (now 454, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Trench?

      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 Trench has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fawkham and West Kingsdown and Trench?

      Fawkham and West Kingsdown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Trench 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 Trench?

      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 Trench on a crime map?

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

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