Palace Wood vs Weald Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Palace Wood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Weald Central Kent Police

      Palace Wood vs Weald Central Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Palace Wood
      Kent Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.4% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Weald Central
      Kent Police
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palace Wood
      B Weald Central
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      590
      264
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      361
      310
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑63.4%
      ↓14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palace Wood
      B Weald Central
      Violent Crime
      224 ↑90%
      113 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑91%
      36 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑91%
      20 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑43%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      21 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑130%
      34 ↓36%
      Drugs
      14 ↑75%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      20 ↑67%
      9 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓24%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑300%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald Central is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palace Wood safer than Weald Central?

      Palace Wood has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 590 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald Central has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 264 crimes. Weald Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Palace Wood vs Weald Central?

      Palace Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald Central shows -14.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Palace Wood and Weald Central?

      In Palace Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Weald Central, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Palace Wood and Weald Central?

      Palace Wood recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald Central recorded 36. 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 Palace Wood vs Weald Central?

      Violent crime in Palace Wood totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Weald Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Palace Wood and Weald Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palace Wood recorded 361 crimes (now 590, a change of +63.4%). Weald Central recorded 310 crimes previously (now 264, -14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palace Wood and Weald Central?

      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. Palace Wood has a resolution rate of 32% and Weald Central has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palace Wood and Weald Central?

      Palace Wood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald Central 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 Palace Wood and Weald Central?

      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 Palace Wood or Weald Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Palace Wood and Weald Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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