Pembury & Capel vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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
      63/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Pembury & Capel vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      81
      221
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      218
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.6%
      ↑1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      94 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓56%
      11 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      25 ↓29%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      12 ↑9%
      Public Order
      2
      13 ↑550%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pembury & Capel is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembury & Capel safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 221 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembury & Capel vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Pembury & Capel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Pembury & Capel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Pembury & Capel recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 22. 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Pembury & Capel totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 218 crimes previously (now 221, +1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Pembury & Capel falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembury & Capel and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. 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.