Riverview Park vs Southborough & Bidborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Riverview Park Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police

      Riverview Park vs Southborough & Bidborough Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Riverview Park
      Kent Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Riverview Park
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      587
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑119.9%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverview Park
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Violent Crime
      222 ↑158%
      72 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑104%
      11 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑111%
      13 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑11%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      22 ↑340%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑88%
      10 ↓50%
      Drugs
      17 ↑240%
      9 ↓36%
      Public Order
      23 ↑667%
      16 ↑220%
      Robbery
      9 ↑800%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑91%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southborough & Bidborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverview Park safer than Southborough & Bidborough?

      Riverview Park has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Southborough & Bidborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverview Park vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Riverview Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +119.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southborough & Bidborough shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough?

      In Riverview Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (222 incidents). In Southborough & Bidborough, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Riverview Park recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southborough & Bidborough recorded 11. 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 Riverview Park vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Violent crime in Riverview Park totalled 222 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Southborough & Bidborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverview Park recorded 267 crimes (now 587, a change of +119.9%). Southborough & Bidborough recorded 198 crimes previously (now 160, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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. Riverview Park has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Southborough & Bidborough has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Riverview Park falls within the Kent Police boundary. Southborough & Bidborough 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 Riverview Park and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Riverview Park or Southborough & Bidborough on a crime map?

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

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