Priory vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Priory Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Priory vs Weald North Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Priory
      Kent Police
      628 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Priory
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      628
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Priory
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      212 ↑3%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      143 ↑86%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑62%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑0%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑127%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      28 ↑27%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      11 ↑267%
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑53%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑267%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Priory safer than Weald North?

      Priory has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 628 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Priory vs Weald North?

      Priory shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Priory and Weald North?

      In Priory, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (212 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Priory and Weald North?

      Priory recorded 143 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Weald North?

      Violent crime in Priory totalled 212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Priory and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Priory recorded 449 crimes (now 628, a change of +39.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Priory and Weald North?

      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 31.6% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Priory and Weald North?

      Priory falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Weald North?

      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 Weald North on a crime map?

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

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