Staplehurst vs Weald North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Staplehurst vs Weald North 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 Weald North?
Staplehurst has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 471 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Staplehurst vs Weald North?
Staplehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Staplehurst and Weald North?
In Staplehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Staplehurst and Weald North?
Staplehurst recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Weald North?
Violent crime in Staplehurst totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Staplehurst and Weald North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Staplehurst recorded 495 crimes (now 471, a change of -4.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Staplehurst and Weald North?
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 28.9% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Staplehurst and Weald North?
Staplehurst falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Weald North?
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 Weald North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Staplehurst and Weald North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.