Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Maxton & Elms Vale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Maxton & Elms Vale Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne safer than Maxton & Elms Vale?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Maxton & Elms Vale?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maxton & Elms Vale shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale?
In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Maxton & Elms Vale, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 107. 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Maxton & Elms Vale?
Violent crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Maxton & Elms Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 42 crimes (now 52, a change of +23.8%). Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 717 crimes previously (now 606, -15.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale?
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. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a resolution rate of 0% and Maxton & Elms Vale has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Maxton & Elms Vale 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale?
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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne or Maxton & Elms Vale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Maxton & Elms Vale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.