Hextable vs Palace Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hextable Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Palace Wood Kent Police

      Hextable vs Palace Wood Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hextable
      Kent Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Palace Wood
      Kent Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.4% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hextable
      B Palace Wood
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      249
      590
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↑63.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hextable
      B Palace Wood
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓7%
      224 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑194%
      103 ↑91%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑150%
      44 ↑91%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑13%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑30%
      53 ↑130%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      16 ↑220%
      20 ↑67%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5
      68 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      24 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hextable is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hextable safer than Palace Wood?

      Hextable has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Palace Wood has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 590 crimes. Hextable scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hextable vs Palace Wood?

      Hextable shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Palace Wood shows +63.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hextable and Palace Wood?

      In Hextable, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Palace Wood, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hextable and Palace Wood?

      Hextable recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Palace Wood recorded 103. 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 Palace Wood?

      Violent crime in Hextable totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Palace Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hextable and Palace 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%). Palace Wood recorded 361 crimes previously (now 590, +63.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hextable and Palace 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 Palace Wood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hextable and Palace Wood?

      Hextable falls within the Kent Police boundary. Palace 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 Palace 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 Palace Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hextable and Palace Wood. 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.