Otford and Shoreham vs Viking

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Otford and Shoreham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Otford and Shoreham vs Viking Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Otford and Shoreham
      Kent Police
      188 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      57.1% 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 Otford and Shoreham
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      188
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.6%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Otford and Shoreham
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      48 ↓20%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑20%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓35%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓60%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      16 ↓64%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑5%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      7 ↓42%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓36%
      16 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Otford and Shoreham is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Otford and Shoreham safer than Viking?

      Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 188 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Otford and Shoreham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Otford and Shoreham vs Viking?

      Otford and Shoreham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Otford and Shoreham and Viking?

      In Otford and Shoreham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 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 Otford and Shoreham and Viking?

      Otford and Shoreham recorded 36 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 Otford and Shoreham vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Otford and Shoreham totalled 48 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 Otford and Shoreham and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Otford and Shoreham recorded 271 crimes (now 188, a change of -30.6%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Otford and Shoreham 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. Otford and Shoreham has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Otford and Shoreham and Viking?

      Otford and Shoreham 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 Otford and Shoreham 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 Otford and Shoreham or Viking on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Otford and Shoreham 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.