Hildenborough vs Seal and Weald

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Hildenborough Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Seal and Weald Kent Police

      Hildenborough vs Seal and Weald Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Hildenborough
      Kent Police
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Seal and Weald
      Kent Police
      224 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hildenborough
      B Seal and Weald
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      163
      224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      221
      355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.2%
      ↓36.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hildenborough
      B Seal and Weald
      Violent Crime
      55 ↓11%
      130 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓32%
      20 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑21%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓56%
      16 ↓27%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      19 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓30%
      13 ↓58%
      Drugs
      3 ↓75%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓93%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓72%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hildenborough is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hildenborough safer than Seal and Weald?

      Hildenborough has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Seal and Weald has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 224 crimes. Hildenborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hildenborough vs Seal and Weald?

      Hildenborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seal and Weald shows -36.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hildenborough and Seal and Weald?

      In Hildenborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Seal and Weald, it is Violent Crime (130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hildenborough and Seal and Weald?

      Hildenborough recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seal and Weald recorded 20. 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 Hildenborough vs Seal and Weald?

      Violent crime in Hildenborough totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 130 in Seal and Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hildenborough and Seal and Weald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hildenborough recorded 221 crimes (now 163, a change of -26.2%). Seal and Weald recorded 355 crimes previously (now 224, -36.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hildenborough and Seal and Weald?

      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. Hildenborough has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Seal and Weald has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hildenborough and Seal and Weald?

      Hildenborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. Seal and Weald 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 Hildenborough and Seal and Weald?

      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 Hildenborough or Seal and Weald on a crime map?

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

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