Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Swalecliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Greenhithe & Knockhall Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Swalecliffe Kent Police

      Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Swalecliffe Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenhithe & Knockhall
      Kent Police
      1,143 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Swalecliffe
      Kent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Swalecliffe
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,143
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,190
      222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Swalecliffe
      Violent Crime
      386 ↓16%
      115 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑41%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓8%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↓13%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      38 ↓31%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑13%
      20 ↓13%
      Drugs
      60 ↑30%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      46 ↓23%
      13 ↑160%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓27%
      5
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑8%
      13 ↑86%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swalecliffe is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenhithe & Knockhall safer than Swalecliffe?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,143 crimes in the last 12 months. Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Swalecliffe?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swalecliffe shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe?

      In Greenhithe & Knockhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (386 incidents). In Swalecliffe, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 191 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swalecliffe recorded 46. 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Swalecliffe?

      Violent crime in Greenhithe & Knockhall totalled 386 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Swalecliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 1,190 crimes (now 1,143, a change of -4%). Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes previously (now 285, +28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe?

      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. Greenhithe & Knockhall has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Swalecliffe has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swalecliffe 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall and Swalecliffe?

      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 Greenhithe & Knockhall or Swalecliffe on a crime map?

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

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