Marden & Yalding vs Sevenoaks Eastern

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Marden & Yalding Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Sevenoaks Eastern Kent Police

      Marden & Yalding vs Sevenoaks Eastern Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Marden & Yalding
      Kent Police
      33 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Eastern
      Kent Police
      369 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.3% trend
      51.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marden & Yalding
      B Sevenoaks Eastern
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      33
      369
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      31
      196
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↑88.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      51.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marden & Yalding
      B Sevenoaks Eastern
      Violent Crime
      12 ↑50%
      117 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↑60%
      73 ↑143%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      26 ↑271%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      28 ↑65%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑0%
      41 ↑46%
      Drugs
      1
      12 ↓20%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      15 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑2900%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marden & Yalding is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marden & Yalding safer than Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Marden & Yalding has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 33 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Eastern has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 369 crimes. Marden & Yalding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marden & Yalding vs Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Marden & Yalding shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Eastern shows +88.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      In Marden & Yalding, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (12 incidents). In Sevenoaks Eastern, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Marden & Yalding recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 73. 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 Marden & Yalding vs Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Violent crime in Marden & Yalding totalled 12 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Sevenoaks Eastern. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marden & Yalding recorded 31 crimes (now 33, a change of +6.5%). Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 196 crimes previously (now 369, +88.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      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. Marden & Yalding has a resolution rate of 40% and Sevenoaks Eastern has 51.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Marden & Yalding falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Eastern 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 Marden & Yalding and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      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 Marden & Yalding or Sevenoaks Eastern on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.