Seal and Weald vs Whitfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Seal and Weald Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      Seal and Weald vs Whitfield Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Seal and Weald
      Kent Police
      278 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seal and Weald
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      278
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      362
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.2%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seal and Weald
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓21%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑53%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓48%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓23%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      22 ↓21%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓48%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      4 ↓73%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      0
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seal and Weald is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seal and Weald safer than Whitfield?

      Seal and Weald has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 278 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Seal and Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Seal and Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Seal and Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Seal and Weald recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Seal and Weald vs Whitfield?

      Violent crime in Seal and Weald totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seal and Weald recorded 362 crimes (now 278, a change of -23.2%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

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

      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. Seal and Weald has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seal and Weald and Whitfield?

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

      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 Seal and Weald or Whitfield on a crime map?

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

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