Greenhill vs Watling

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Greenhill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watling Kent Police

      Greenhill vs Watling Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Greenhill
      Kent Police
      283 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenhill
      B Watling
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      283
      1,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      268
      1,502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑26.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenhill
      B Watling
      Violent Crime
      147 ↑4%
      712 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑37%
      351 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      113 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      122 ↑94%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      44 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑43%
      167 ↑16%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      63 ↑40%
      Public Order
      10 ↓9%
      74 ↓10%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      132 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓53%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Greenhill is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenhill safer than Watling?

      Greenhill has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 283 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. Greenhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenhill vs Watling?

      Greenhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenhill and Watling?

      In Greenhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenhill and Watling?

      Greenhill recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 Greenhill vs Watling?

      Violent crime in Greenhill totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenhill and Watling in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenhill recorded 268 crimes (now 283, a change of +5.6%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenhill and Watling?

      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. Greenhill has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenhill and Watling?

      Greenhill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Watling 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 Greenhill and Watling?

      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 Greenhill or Watling on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenhill and Watling. 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.