Southborough & Bidborough vs St John's

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      St John's Kent Police

      Southborough & Bidborough vs St John's Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      St John's
      Kent Police
      634 crimes / 12m
      ↑155.7% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southborough & Bidborough
      B St John's
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      160
      634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↑155.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southborough & Bidborough
      B St John's
      Violent Crime
      72 ↓22%
      212 ↑110%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↓50%
      117 ↑550%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓38%
      46 ↑156%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      17 ↓6%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓50%
      57 ↑111%
      Drugs
      9 ↓36%
      22 ↑47%
      Public Order
      16 ↑220%
      30 ↑173%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      81 ↑238%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑133%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southborough & Bidborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southborough & Bidborough safer than St John's?

      Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 160 crimes in the last 12 months. St John's has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 634 crimes. Southborough & Bidborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southborough & Bidborough vs St John's?

      Southborough & Bidborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St John's shows +155.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southborough & Bidborough and St John's?

      In Southborough & Bidborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In St John's, it is Violent Crime (212 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southborough & Bidborough and St John's?

      Southborough & Bidborough recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St John's recorded 117. 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 St John's?

      Violent crime in Southborough & Bidborough totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in St John's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southborough & Bidborough and St John's in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southborough & Bidborough recorded 198 crimes (now 160, a change of -19.2%). St John's recorded 248 crimes previously (now 634, +155.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southborough & Bidborough and St John's?

      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 33.3% and St John's has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southborough & Bidborough and St John's?

      Southborough & Bidborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. St John's 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 St John's?

      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 St John's on a crime map?

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

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