Homewood vs Swanscombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Homewood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swanscombe Kent Police

      Homewood vs Swanscombe Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Homewood
      Kent Police
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑38.8% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swanscombe
      Kent Police
      1,028 crimes / 12m
      ↑31% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Homewood
      B Swanscombe
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      1,028
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      786
      785
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑38.8%
      ↑31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Homewood
      B Swanscombe
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑26%
      353 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↑58%
      174 ↑98%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑61%
      72 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓46%
      67 ↑14%
      Burglary
      24 ↑26%
      34 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↑85%
      154 ↑34%
      Drugs
      25 ↑67%
      48 ↑78%
      Public Order
      60 ↑62%
      37 ↑0%
      Robbery
      16 ↑78%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      158 ↑35%
      24 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      8 ↑167%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑267%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓21%
      33 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swanscombe is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Homewood safer than Swanscombe?

      Homewood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanscombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,028 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Homewood vs Swanscombe?

      Homewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +38.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanscombe shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Homewood and Swanscombe?

      In Homewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Swanscombe, it is Violent Crime (353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Homewood and Swanscombe?

      Homewood recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanscombe recorded 174. 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 Homewood vs Swanscombe?

      Violent crime in Homewood totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 353 in Swanscombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Homewood and Swanscombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Homewood recorded 786 crimes (now 1,091, a change of +38.8%). Swanscombe recorded 785 crimes previously (now 1,028, +31%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Homewood and Swanscombe?

      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. Homewood has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Swanscombe has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Homewood and Swanscombe?

      Homewood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanscombe 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 Homewood and Swanscombe?

      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 Homewood or Swanscombe on a crime map?

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

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