Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Park Farm North Kent Police

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm North Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Park Farm North
      Kent Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑363.5% trend
      36.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Park Farm North
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      236
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      248
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑363.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Park Farm North
      Violent Crime
      90 ↑1%
      178 ↑368%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑121%
      68 ↑871%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑18%
      35 ↑250%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      11 ↑175%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      9
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑41%
      38 ↑217%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      10 ↑900%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      31 ↑520%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      4
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓43%
      69 ↑229%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      20 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry safer than Park Farm North?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Park Farm North has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm North?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Park Farm North shows +363.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North?

      In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Park Farm North, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park Farm North recorded 68. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Park Farm North?

      Violent crime in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Park Farm North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 248 crimes (now 236, a change of -4.8%). Park Farm North recorded 104 crimes previously (now 482, +363.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North?

      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. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Park Farm North has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry falls within the Kent Police boundary. Park Farm North 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry or Park Farm North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Park Farm North. 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.