Park Farm South vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Park Farm South Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Park Farm South vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Park Farm South
      Kent Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park Farm South
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      149
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park Farm South
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      59 ↑2%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑54%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑100%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      6
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓17%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      6
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2
      86 ↑79%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Park Farm South is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park Farm South safer than Staplehurst?

      Park Farm South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Park Farm South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Park Farm South vs Staplehurst?

      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. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Park Farm South and Staplehurst?

      In Park Farm South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Park Farm South and Staplehurst?

      Park Farm South recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Park Farm South totalled 59 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Park Farm South and Staplehurst 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%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park Farm South and Staplehurst?

      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 Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park Farm South and Staplehurst?

      Park Farm South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?

      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 Staplehurst on a crime map?

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

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