Pembury & Capel vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Pembury & Capel Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police

      Pembury & Capel vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      81
      557
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.6%
      ↑14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      44.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      182 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      101 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓56%
      23 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      37 ↓8%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      53 ↑20%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      2
      30 ↑76%
      Robbery
      1
      3
      Shoplifting
      0
      50 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      23 ↑109%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembury & Capel safer than Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 557 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembury & Capel vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Pembury & Capel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows +14.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      In Pembury & Capel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, it is Violent Crime (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Pembury & Capel recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101. 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Violent crime in Pembury & Capel totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 182 in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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%). Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes previously (now 557, +14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has 44.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Pembury & Capel falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembury & Capel and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village. 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.