Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Northwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Northwood Kent Police

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Northwood Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Kent Police
      1,526 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.4% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      B Northwood
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14
      1,526
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13
      1,227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.7%
      ↑24.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      B Northwood
      Violent Crime
      7 ↑75%
      585 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑500%
      212 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      93 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      48 ↓13%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓67%
      119 ↑32%
      Drugs
      0
      54 ↑116%
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      64 ↑19%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑240%
      Shoplifting
      0
      241 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      0
      7 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      0
      47 ↑62%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs safer than Northwood?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Northwood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,526 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Northwood?

      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. Northwood shows +24.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood?

      In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Northwood, it is Violent Crime (585 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northwood recorded 212. 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 Northwood?

      Violent crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 585 in Northwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood 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%). Northwood recorded 1,227 crimes previously (now 1,526, +24.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood?

      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 Northwood has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Northwood 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 Northwood?

      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 Northwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Northwood. 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.