Kings Hill vs Swalecliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kings Hill vs Swalecliffe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings Hill safer than Swalecliffe?
Kings Hill has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 446 crimes in the last 12 months. Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kings Hill vs Swalecliffe?
Kings Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swalecliffe shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kings Hill and Swalecliffe?
In Kings Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 incidents). In Swalecliffe, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kings Hill and Swalecliffe?
Kings Hill recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swalecliffe recorded 46. 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 Kings Hill vs Swalecliffe?
Violent crime in Kings Hill totalled 175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Swalecliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kings Hill and Swalecliffe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Hill recorded 392 crimes (now 446, a change of +13.8%). Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes previously (now 285, +28.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Hill and Swalecliffe?
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. Kings Hill has a resolution rate of 26.8% and Swalecliffe has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kings Hill and Swalecliffe?
Kings Hill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swalecliffe 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 Kings Hill and Swalecliffe?
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 Kings Hill or Swalecliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Hill and Swalecliffe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.