Princes Park vs Washford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Princes Park Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Washford Kent Police

      Princes Park vs Washford Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Princes Park
      Kent Police
      892 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.9% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Washford
      Kent Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑268.2% trend
      35.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Princes Park
      B Washford
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      892
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      633
      107
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.9%
      ↑268.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Princes Park
      B Washford
      Violent Crime
      364 ↑43%
      167 ↑271%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      195 ↑220%
      54 ↑184%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓15%
      23 ↑229%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑35%
      18 ↑200%
      Burglary
      16 ↑100%
      11 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑90%
      40 ↑300%
      Drugs
      15 ↑25%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      22 ↓19%
      22 ↑450%
      Robbery
      9 ↑800%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      72 ↓38%
      16
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑52%
      17 ↑143%
      Overall Verdict
      B Washford is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Princes Park safer than Washford?

      Princes Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 892 crimes in the last 12 months. Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 394 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Princes Park vs Washford?

      Princes Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washford shows +268.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Princes Park and Washford?

      In Princes Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (364 incidents). In Washford, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Princes Park and Washford?

      Princes Park recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washford recorded 54. 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 Princes Park vs Washford?

      Violent crime in Princes Park totalled 364 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Washford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Princes Park and Washford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Princes Park recorded 633 crimes (now 892, a change of +40.9%). Washford recorded 107 crimes previously (now 394, +268.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Princes Park and Washford?

      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. Princes Park has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Washford has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Princes Park and Washford?

      Princes Park falls within the Kent Police boundary. Washford 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 Princes Park and Washford?

      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 Princes Park or Washford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Princes Park and Washford. 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.