Hextable vs Southborough & Bidborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hextable Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police

      Hextable vs Southborough & Bidborough Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hextable
      Kent Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hextable
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      249
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hextable
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓7%
      72 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑194%
      11 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑150%
      13 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑13%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑30%
      10 ↓50%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      9 ↓36%
      Public Order
      16 ↑220%
      16 ↑220%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southborough & Bidborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      Hextable has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Southborough & Bidborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hextable vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Hextable shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southborough & Bidborough shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hextable and Southborough & Bidborough?

      In Hextable, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Southborough & Bidborough, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hextable and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Hextable recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southborough & Bidborough recorded 11. 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      Violent crime in Hextable totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Southborough & Bidborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hextable and Southborough & Bidborough 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%). Southborough & Bidborough recorded 198 crimes previously (now 160, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hextable and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Southborough & Bidborough has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hextable and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Hextable falls within the Kent Police boundary. Southborough & Bidborough 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Southborough & Bidborough on a crime map?

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

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