Priory vs Swanscombe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Priory vs Swanscombe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Priory safer than Swanscombe?
Priory has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 536 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanscombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,028 crimes. Priory scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Priory vs Swanscombe?
Priory shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanscombe shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Priory and Swanscombe?
In Priory, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Swanscombe, it is Violent Crime (353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Priory and Swanscombe?
Priory recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanscombe recorded 174. 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 Priory vs Swanscombe?
Violent crime in Priory totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 353 in Swanscombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Priory and Swanscombe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Priory recorded 434 crimes (now 536, a change of +23.5%). Swanscombe recorded 785 crimes previously (now 1,028, +31%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Priory and Swanscombe?
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. Priory has a resolution rate of 30% and Swanscombe has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Priory and Swanscombe?
Priory falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanscombe 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 Priory and Swanscombe?
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 Priory or Swanscombe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Priory and Swanscombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.