Hartley and Hodsoll Street vs Penenden Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hartley and Hodsoll Street Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Penenden Heath Kent Police

      Hartley and Hodsoll Street vs Penenden Heath Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hartley and Hodsoll Street
      Kent Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.3% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartley and Hodsoll Street
      B Penenden Heath
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      293
      1,410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      261
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.3%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      36.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartley and Hodsoll Street
      B Penenden Heath
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓7%
      529 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑240%
      243 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓14%
      101 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓17%
      49 ↑23%
      Burglary
      13 ↓7%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓25%
      105 ↑64%
      Drugs
      2 ↓75%
      95 ↑171%
      Public Order
      7 ↑133%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓77%
      134 ↑272%
      Theft from Person
      0
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      54 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hartley and Hodsoll Street is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartley and Hodsoll Street safer than Penenden Heath?

      Hartley and Hodsoll Street has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,410 crimes. Hartley and Hodsoll Street scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hartley and Hodsoll Street vs Penenden Heath?

      Hartley and Hodsoll Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penenden Heath shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath?

      In Hartley and Hodsoll Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (102 incidents). In Penenden Heath, it is Violent Crime (529 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath?

      Hartley and Hodsoll Street recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penenden Heath recorded 243. 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 Hartley and Hodsoll Street vs Penenden Heath?

      Violent crime in Hartley and Hodsoll Street totalled 77 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 529 in Penenden Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hartley and Hodsoll Street recorded 261 crimes (now 293, a change of +12.3%). Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes previously (now 1,410, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath?

      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. Hartley and Hodsoll Street has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Penenden Heath has 36.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath?

      Hartley and Hodsoll Street falls within the Kent Police boundary. Penenden Heath 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 Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath?

      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 Hartley and Hodsoll Street or Penenden Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hartley and Hodsoll Street and Penenden Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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