Otford and Shoreham vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Otford and Shoreham vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otford and Shoreham safer than Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 102 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Otford and Shoreham vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Otford and Shoreham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
In Otford and Shoreham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Otford and Shoreham recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 16. 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 Otford and Shoreham vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Violent crime in Otford and Shoreham totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Otford and Shoreham recorded 270 crimes (now 215, a change of -20.4%). Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 140 crimes previously (now 102, -27.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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. Otford and Shoreham has a resolution rate of 50% and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Otford and Shoreham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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 Otford and Shoreham or Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Otford and Shoreham and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.