Middle Deal vs Viking

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Middle Deal Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Middle Deal vs Viking Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Middle Deal
      Kent Police
      711 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middle Deal
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      711
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      603
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.9%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middle Deal
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      330 ↑13%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↑37%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑6%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓39%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑45%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      15 ↓6%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      23 ↑21%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑163%
      16 ↑45%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑10%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Viking is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middle Deal safer than Viking?

      Middle Deal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 711 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Viking scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middle Deal vs Viking?

      Middle Deal shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middle Deal and Viking?

      In Middle Deal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (330 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middle Deal and Viking?

      Middle Deal recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Middle Deal vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Middle Deal totalled 330 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middle Deal and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middle Deal recorded 603 crimes (now 711, a change of +17.9%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middle Deal and Viking?

      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. Middle Deal has a resolution rate of 19.3% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middle Deal and Viking?

      Middle Deal falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Middle Deal and Viking?

      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 Middle Deal or Viking on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middle Deal and Viking. 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.