Sevenoaks Eastern vs Swalecliffe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Sevenoaks Eastern Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Swalecliffe Kent Police

      Sevenoaks Eastern vs Swalecliffe Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Eastern
      Kent Police
      369 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.3% trend
      51.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Swalecliffe
      Kent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sevenoaks Eastern
      B Swalecliffe
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      369
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      196
      222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑88.3%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      51.9%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sevenoaks Eastern
      B Swalecliffe
      Violent Crime
      117 ↑63%
      115 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑143%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑271%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑65%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑46%
      20 ↓13%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      15 ↑67%
      13 ↑160%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑2900%
      5
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      13 ↑86%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swalecliffe is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sevenoaks Eastern safer than Swalecliffe?

      Sevenoaks Eastern has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 369 crimes in the last 12 months. Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sevenoaks Eastern vs Swalecliffe?

      Sevenoaks Eastern shows a year-on-year crime trend of +88.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swalecliffe shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe?

      In Sevenoaks Eastern, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Swalecliffe, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe?

      Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swalecliffe recorded 46. 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 Sevenoaks Eastern vs Swalecliffe?

      Violent crime in Sevenoaks Eastern totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Swalecliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 196 crimes (now 369, a change of +88.3%). Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes previously (now 285, +28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe?

      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. Sevenoaks Eastern has a resolution rate of 51.9% and Swalecliffe has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe?

      Sevenoaks Eastern falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swalecliffe 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 Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe?

      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 Sevenoaks Eastern or Swalecliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sevenoaks Eastern and Swalecliffe. 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.