Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount vs Weald Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Weald Central Kent Police

      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount vs Weald Central Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Weald Central
      Kent Police
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      B Weald Central
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      157
      264
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      310
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.4%
      ↓14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      B Weald Central
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓18%
      113 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑58%
      36 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑17%
      20 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓11%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      21 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓46%
      34 ↓36%
      Drugs
      3 ↓63%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      9 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓78%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount safer than Weald Central?

      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 157 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald Central has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 264 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount vs Weald Central?

      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald Central shows -14.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central?

      In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Weald Central, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central?

      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald Central recorded 36. 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount vs Weald Central?

      Violent crime in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Weald Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 190 crimes (now 157, a change of -17.4%). Weald Central recorded 310 crimes previously (now 264, -14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central?

      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. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a resolution rate of 40% and Weald Central has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central?

      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald Central 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central?

      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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount or Weald Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount and Weald Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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