Hextable vs Joyden's Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hextable Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Joyden's Wood Kent Police

      Hextable vs Joyden's Wood Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hextable
      Kent Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Joyden's Wood
      Kent Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hextable
      B Joyden's Wood
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      249
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      180
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hextable
      B Joyden's Wood
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓7%
      71 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑194%
      35 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑150%
      7 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑13%
      24 ↓20%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑30%
      26 ↑18%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      16 ↑220%
      12 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Joyden's Wood is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hextable safer than Joyden's Wood?

      Hextable has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 219 crimes. Joyden's Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hextable vs Joyden's Wood?

      Hextable shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — 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 Hextable and Joyden's Wood?

      In Hextable, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 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 Hextable and Joyden's Wood?

      Hextable recorded 50 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 Hextable vs Joyden's Wood?

      Violent crime in Hextable totalled 76 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 Hextable and Joyden's Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hextable recorded 185 crimes (now 249, a change of +34.6%). Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes previously (now 219, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hextable 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. Hextable has a resolution rate of 38.3% 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 Hextable and Joyden's Wood?

      Hextable 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 Hextable 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 Hextable or Joyden's Wood on a crime map?

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

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