Marden & Yalding vs West Bay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Marden & Yalding Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      West Bay Kent Police

      Marden & Yalding vs West Bay Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Marden & Yalding
      Kent Police
      33 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      West Bay
      Kent Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      13.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marden & Yalding
      B West Bay
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      33
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      31
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      13.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marden & Yalding
      B West Bay
      Violent Crime
      12 ↑50%
      176 ↑49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↑60%
      61 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑0%
      42 ↑91%
      Drugs
      1
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marden & Yalding is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marden & Yalding safer than West Bay?

      Marden & Yalding has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 33 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bay has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 391 crimes. Marden & Yalding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marden & Yalding vs West Bay?

      Marden & Yalding shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Bay shows +46.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marden & Yalding and West Bay?

      In Marden & Yalding, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (12 incidents). In West Bay, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marden & Yalding and West Bay?

      Marden & Yalding recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bay recorded 61. 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 West Bay?

      Violent crime in Marden & Yalding totalled 12 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 in West Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marden & Yalding and West Bay 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%). West Bay recorded 267 crimes previously (now 391, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marden & Yalding and West Bay?

      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 West Bay has 13.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marden & Yalding and West Bay?

      Marden & Yalding falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Bay 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 West Bay?

      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 West Bay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marden & Yalding and West Bay. 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.