Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Weald North Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      Kent Police
      377 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      43.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      377
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      351
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      153 ↓7%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑82%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑25%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓40%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      12 ↑20%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓23%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      1
      Other Crime
      14 ↑17%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield safer than Weald North?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 377 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Weald North?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North?

      In Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 351 crimes (now 377, a change of +7.4%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North?

      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. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has a resolution rate of 43.3% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North?

      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield and Weald North?

      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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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