Hildenborough vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hildenborough Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Kent Police

      Hildenborough vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hildenborough
      Kent Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hildenborough
      B Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      177
      81
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      211
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↓13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hildenborough
      B Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Violent Crime
      58 ↑5%
      34 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑23%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑8%
      5 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓24%
      10 ↓29%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      4
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hildenborough safer than Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Hildenborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 81 crimes. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hildenborough vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Hildenborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway shows -13.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      In Hildenborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 incidents). In Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, it is Violent Crime (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Hildenborough recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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 Hildenborough vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Violent crime in Hildenborough totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hildenborough recorded 211 crimes (now 177, a change of -16.1%). Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 94 crimes previously (now 81, -13.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      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. Hildenborough has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Hildenborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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 Hildenborough and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      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 Hildenborough or Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway on a crime map?

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

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