Park Farm South vs Watling

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
      4/100
      Watling Kent Police

      Park Farm South vs Watling 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
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park Farm South
      B Watling
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      149
      1,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      1,502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑26.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park Farm South
      B Watling
      Violent Crime
      59 ↑2%
      712 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑54%
      351 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑100%
      113 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      122 ↑94%
      Burglary
      6
      44 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓17%
      167 ↑16%
      Drugs
      6
      63 ↑40%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      74 ↓10%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      2
      132 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      0
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      14 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑50%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park Farm South safer than Watling?

      Park Farm South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. Park Farm South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Park Farm South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Park Farm South recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 Watling?

      Violent crime in Park Farm South totalled 59 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Park Farm South and Watling 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%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).

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

      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 Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park Farm South and Watling?

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

      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 Watling on a crime map?

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

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