Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Park Farm South Kent Police

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm South Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Park Farm South
      Kent Police
      201 crimes / 12m
      ↑105.1% trend
      39.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Park Farm South
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      236
      201
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      248
      98
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑105.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      39.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Park Farm South
      Violent Crime
      90 ↑1%
      75 ↑39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑121%
      35 ↑250%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑18%
      19 ↑375%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↑700%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑41%
      15 ↑25%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      15 ↑275%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓43%
      7
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      8 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry safer than Park Farm South?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Park Farm South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 201 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm South?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Park Farm South shows +105.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South?

      In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Park Farm South, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park Farm South recorded 35. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm South?

      Violent crime in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Park Farm South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 248 crimes (now 236, a change of -4.8%). Park Farm South recorded 98 crimes previously (now 201, +105.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South?

      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. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Park Farm South has 39.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry falls within the Kent Police boundary. Park Farm South 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry or Park Farm South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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