Park Farm South vs Sandgate & West Folkestone
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Park Farm South vs Sandgate & West Folkestone Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Farm South safer than Sandgate & West Folkestone?
Park Farm South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandgate & West Folkestone has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,577 crimes. Park Farm South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Park Farm South vs Sandgate & West Folkestone?
Park Farm South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandgate & West Folkestone shows +19.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone?
In Park Farm South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 incidents). In Sandgate & West Folkestone, it is Violent Crime (555 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone?
Park Farm South recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 255. 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 Park Farm South vs Sandgate & West Folkestone?
Violent crime in Park Farm South totalled 59 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 555 in Sandgate & West Folkestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Park Farm South recorded 113 crimes (now 149, a change of +31.9%). Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 1,318 crimes previously (now 1,577, +19.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone?
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. Park Farm South has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Sandgate & West Folkestone has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone?
Park Farm South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sandgate & West Folkestone 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 Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone?
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 Park Farm South or Sandgate & West Folkestone on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Park Farm South and Sandgate & West Folkestone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.