Pilgrims with Ightham vs Viking

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Pilgrims with Ightham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Pilgrims with Ightham vs Viking Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Pilgrims with Ightham
      Kent Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pilgrims with Ightham
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      381
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      379
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.1%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pilgrims with Ightham
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑5%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↑16%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑39%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓17%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓5%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      8 ↓67%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑900%
      16 ↑45%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑10%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pilgrims with Ightham is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pilgrims with Ightham safer than Viking?

      Pilgrims with Ightham has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 381 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Pilgrims with Ightham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pilgrims with Ightham vs Viking?

      Pilgrims with Ightham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking?

      In Pilgrims with Ightham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking?

      Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Pilgrims with Ightham vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Pilgrims with Ightham totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 379 crimes (now 381, a change of +0.5%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking?

      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. Pilgrims with Ightham has a resolution rate of 53.1% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking?

      Pilgrims with Ightham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Pilgrims with Ightham and Viking?

      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 Pilgrims with Ightham or Viking on a crime map?

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

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