Penenden Heath vs Singlewell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Penenden Heath Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Singlewell Kent Police

      Penenden Heath vs Singlewell Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Singlewell
      Kent Police
      1,100 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.5% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penenden Heath
      B Singlewell
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,410
      1,100
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      932
      712
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.3%
      ↑54.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.6%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penenden Heath
      B Singlewell
      Violent Crime
      529 ↑35%
      399 ↑83%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      243 ↑71%
      301 ↑153%
      Other Theft
      101 ↑38%
      68 ↑51%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑23%
      64 ↑28%
      Burglary
      23 ↑0%
      37 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑64%
      112 ↑47%
      Drugs
      95 ↑171%
      21 ↓78%
      Public Order
      49 ↑20%
      37 ↑19%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      134 ↑272%
      9 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓2%
      37 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penenden Heath is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penenden Heath safer than Singlewell?

      Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,410 crimes in the last 12 months. Singlewell has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,100 crimes. Penenden Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penenden Heath vs Singlewell?

      Penenden Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Singlewell shows +54.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penenden Heath and Singlewell?

      In Penenden Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (529 incidents). In Singlewell, it is Violent Crime (399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penenden Heath and Singlewell?

      Penenden Heath recorded 243 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Singlewell recorded 301. 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 Penenden Heath vs Singlewell?

      Violent crime in Penenden Heath totalled 529 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 399 in Singlewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penenden Heath and Singlewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes (now 1,410, a change of +51.3%). Singlewell recorded 712 crimes previously (now 1,100, +54.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penenden Heath and Singlewell?

      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. Penenden Heath has a resolution rate of 36.6% and Singlewell has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penenden Heath and Singlewell?

      Penenden Heath falls within the Kent Police boundary. Singlewell 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 Penenden Heath and Singlewell?

      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 Penenden Heath or Singlewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penenden Heath and Singlewell. 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.