Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Otford and Shoreham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Otford and Shoreham Kent Police

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Otford and Shoreham Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Otford and Shoreham
      Kent Police
      188 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      188
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      271
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.8%
      ↓30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Violent Crime
      34 ↓15%
      48 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑67%
      36 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓64%
      17 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      16 ↓60%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      16 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      23 ↑5%
      Drugs
      4
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↓42%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      9 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Otford and Shoreham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 79/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway safer than Otford and Shoreham?

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 188 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Otford and Shoreham shows -30.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (34 incidents). In Otford and Shoreham, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Otford and Shoreham recorded 36. 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Otford and Shoreham?

      Violent crime in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway totalled 34 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Otford and Shoreham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 94 crimes (now 81, a change of -13.8%). Otford and Shoreham recorded 271 crimes previously (now 188, -30.6%).

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

      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. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a resolution rate of 0% and Otford and Shoreham has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway and Otford and Shoreham?

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

      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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway or Otford and Shoreham on a crime map?

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

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