Staplehurst vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Staplehurst Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Staplehurst vs Weald North Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Staplehurst
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      474
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      481
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓20.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Staplehurst
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      164 ↓1%
      36 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑6%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓43%
      10 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓26%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      9 ↓44%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓35%
      12 ↓25%
      Drugs
      14 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      10 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      86 ↑79%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Staplehurst safer than Weald North?

      Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 101 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 -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -20.5% (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 (164 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (36 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 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 11. 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 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 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 481 crimes (now 474, a change of -1.5%). Weald North recorded 127 crimes previously (now 101, -20.5%).

      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 14.6% and Weald North has 0%. 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.