Pembury & Capel vs Southborough & Bidborough

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Pembury & Capel Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police

      Pembury & Capel vs Southborough & Bidborough Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      433 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      433
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.6%
      ↓17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      180 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      48 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓56%
      35 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      15 ↓21%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      28 ↓43%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      2
      29 ↑26%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      0
      40 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pembury & Capel is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembury & Capel safer than Southborough & Bidborough?

      Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 433 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembury & Capel vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Pembury & Capel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southborough & Bidborough shows -17.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough?

      In Pembury & Capel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Southborough & Bidborough, it is Violent Crime (180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Pembury & Capel recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southborough & Bidborough recorded 48. 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 Pembury & Capel vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Violent crime in Pembury & Capel totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 180 in Southborough & Bidborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pembury & Capel recorded 65 crimes (now 81, a change of +24.6%). Southborough & Bidborough recorded 523 crimes previously (now 433, -17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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. Pembury & Capel has a resolution rate of 40% and Southborough & Bidborough has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Pembury & Capel falls within the Kent Police boundary. Southborough & Bidborough 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 Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Pembury & Capel or Southborough & Bidborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembury & Capel and Southborough & Bidborough. 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.