Southborough & Bidborough vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southborough & Bidborough vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southborough & Bidborough safer than Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 102 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southborough & Bidborough vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Southborough & Bidborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
In Southborough & Bidborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Southborough & Bidborough recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 16. 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 Southborough & Bidborough vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Violent crime in Southborough & Bidborough totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southborough & Bidborough recorded 215 crimes (now 167, a change of -22.3%). Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 140 crimes previously (now 102, -27.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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. Southborough & Bidborough has a resolution rate of 40% and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Southborough & Bidborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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 Southborough & Bidborough or Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southborough & Bidborough and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.