Paddock Wood vs Reculver

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Paddock Wood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Paddock Wood vs Reculver Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Paddock Wood
      Kent Police
      802 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.2% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Paddock Wood
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      802
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.2%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Paddock Wood
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑0%
      65 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑78%
      31 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓32%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓9%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      20 ↓9%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓10%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      13 ↓32%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      35 ↑25%
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      131 ↑102%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      3
      Other Crime
      22 ↓15%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reculver is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Paddock Wood safer than Reculver?

      Paddock Wood has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 802 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Paddock Wood vs Reculver?

      Paddock Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Paddock Wood and Reculver?

      In Paddock Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Paddock Wood and Reculver?

      Paddock Wood recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 31. 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 Paddock Wood vs Reculver?

      Violent crime in Paddock Wood totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Paddock Wood and Reculver in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Paddock Wood recorded 696 crimes (now 802, a change of +15.2%). Reculver recorded 221 crimes previously (now 175, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Paddock Wood and Reculver?

      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. Paddock Wood has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Paddock Wood and Reculver?

      Paddock Wood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Paddock Wood and Reculver?

      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 Paddock Wood or Reculver on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Paddock Wood and Reculver. 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.