Godinton vs Penenden Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Godinton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Penenden Heath Kent Police

      Godinton vs Penenden Heath Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Godinton
      Kent Police
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑185% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Godinton
      B Penenden Heath
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      342
      1,410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      120
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑185%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      36.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Godinton
      B Penenden Heath
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑266%
      529 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑275%
      243 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑21%
      101 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑425%
      49 ↑23%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑150%
      105 ↑64%
      Drugs
      14 ↑367%
      95 ↑171%
      Public Order
      10 ↑100%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑58%
      134 ↑272%
      Theft from Person
      1
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑650%
      54 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Godinton safer than Penenden Heath?

      Godinton has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 342 crimes in the last 12 months. Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,410 crimes. Godinton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Godinton vs Penenden Heath?

      Godinton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +185% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penenden Heath shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Godinton and Penenden Heath?

      In Godinton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Penenden Heath, it is Violent Crime (529 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Godinton and Penenden Heath?

      Godinton recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penenden Heath recorded 243. 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 Godinton vs Penenden Heath?

      Violent crime in Godinton totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 529 in Penenden Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Godinton and Penenden Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Godinton recorded 120 crimes (now 342, a change of +185%). Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes previously (now 1,410, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Godinton and Penenden Heath?

      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. Godinton has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Penenden Heath has 36.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Godinton and Penenden Heath?

      Godinton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Penenden Heath 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 Godinton and Penenden Heath?

      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 Godinton or Penenden Heath on a crime map?

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

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