Hextable vs Watling

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hextable Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watling Kent Police

      Hextable vs Watling Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hextable
      Kent Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hextable
      B Watling
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      249
      1,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      1,502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↑26.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hextable
      B Watling
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓7%
      712 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑194%
      351 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑150%
      113 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑13%
      122 ↑94%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      44 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑30%
      167 ↑16%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      63 ↑40%
      Public Order
      16 ↑220%
      74 ↓10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      5
      132 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      2
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hextable 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 Hextable safer than Watling?

      Hextable has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. Hextable scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hextable vs Watling?

      Hextable shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hextable and Watling?

      In Hextable, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hextable and Watling?

      Hextable recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 Watling?

      Violent crime in Hextable totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hextable and Watling 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%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hextable and Watling?

      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 Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hextable and Watling?

      Hextable falls within the Kent Police boundary. Watling 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 Watling?

      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 Watling on a crime map?

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