Staplehurst vs Upper Weald
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Staplehurst vs Upper Weald 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 Staplehurst safer than Upper Weald?
Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 168 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Staplehurst vs Upper Weald?
Staplehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Weald shows -18.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Staplehurst and Upper Weald?
In Staplehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 incidents). In Upper Weald, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Staplehurst and Upper Weald?
Staplehurst recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Weald recorded 42. 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 Staplehurst vs Upper Weald?
Violent crime in Staplehurst totalled 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Upper Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Staplehurst and Upper Weald in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes (now 474, a change of -1.5%). Upper Weald recorded 207 crimes previously (now 168, -18.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Staplehurst and Upper 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. Staplehurst has a resolution rate of 14.6% and Upper Weald has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Staplehurst and Upper Weald?
Staplehurst falls within the Kent Police boundary. Upper 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 Staplehurst and Upper 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 Staplehurst or Upper Weald on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Staplehurst and Upper Weald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.