Heron vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Heron Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Heron vs Weald North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Heron
      Kent Police
      2,238 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heron
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,238
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,821
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heron
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      757 ↑18%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      503 ↑97%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      105 ↑27%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓12%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      60 ↑94%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↑31%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      84 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      60 ↓30%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      24 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      303 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑12%
      1
      Other Crime
      43 ↑19%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heron safer than Weald North?

      Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,238 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heron vs Weald North?

      Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heron and Weald North?

      In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (757 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heron and Weald North?

      Heron recorded 503 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Heron vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Heron totalled 757 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heron and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heron recorded 1,821 crimes (now 2,238, a change of +22.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron and Weald North?

      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. Heron has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heron and Weald North?

      Heron falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Heron and Weald North?

      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 Heron or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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