Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Joyden's Wood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Joyden's Wood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs safer than Joyden's Wood?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 219 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Joyden's Wood?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Joyden's Wood shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood?
In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Joyden's Wood, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Joyden's Wood recorded 35. 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Joyden's Wood?
Violent crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Joyden's Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes (now 14, a change of +7.7%). Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes previously (now 219, +21.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood?
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. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a resolution rate of 50% and Joyden's Wood has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Joyden's Wood 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood?
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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs or Joyden's Wood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Joyden's Wood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.