Bircholt vs Saxon Shore

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    95/100
    Bircholt Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Saxon Shore Kent Police

      Bircholt vs Saxon Shore Results

      A
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bircholt
      Kent Police
      46 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.7% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Saxon Shore
      Kent Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bircholt
      B Saxon Shore
      Safety Score
      95/100 Very Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      46
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      75
      96
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.7%
      ↓30.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bircholt
      B Saxon Shore
      Violent Crime
      20 ↓38%
      34 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓25%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓73%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓86%
      7 ↓36%
      Drugs
      2
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓83%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bircholt is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 93/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bircholt safer than Saxon Shore?

      Bircholt has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 46 crimes in the last 12 months. Saxon Shore has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 67 crimes. Bircholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bircholt vs Saxon Shore?

      Bircholt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saxon Shore shows -30.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bircholt and Saxon Shore?

      In Bircholt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 incidents). In Saxon Shore, it is Violent Crime (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bircholt and Saxon Shore?

      Bircholt recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saxon Shore recorded 4. 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 Bircholt vs Saxon Shore?

      Violent crime in Bircholt totalled 20 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Saxon Shore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bircholt and Saxon Shore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bircholt recorded 75 crimes (now 46, a change of -38.7%). Saxon Shore recorded 96 crimes previously (now 67, -30.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bircholt and Saxon Shore?

      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. Bircholt has a resolution rate of 100% and Saxon Shore has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bircholt and Saxon Shore?

      Bircholt falls within the Kent Police boundary. Saxon Shore 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 Bircholt and Saxon Shore?

      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 Bircholt or Saxon Shore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bircholt and Saxon Shore. 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.