Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Temple Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Temple Hill Kent Police

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Temple Hill Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Temple Hill
      Kent Police
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.8% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Temple Hill
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      557
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      488
      1,221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↑37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.9%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Temple Hill
      Violent Crime
      182 ↑8%
      635 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑51%
      251 ↑92%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓30%
      89 ↑93%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓8%
      95 ↑30%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      46 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑20%
      151 ↑9%
      Drugs
      36 ↑112%
      85 ↑67%
      Public Order
      30 ↑76%
      70 ↓5%
      Robbery
      3
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓30%
      166 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      9 ↑29%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      49 ↑69%
      Overall Verdict
      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village safer than Temple Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 557 crimes in the last 12 months. Temple Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Temple Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Temple Hill shows +37.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill?

      In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Temple Hill, it is Violent Crime (635 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Temple Hill recorded 251. 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Temple Hill?

      Violent crime in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 635 in Temple Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes (now 557, a change of +14.1%). Temple Hill recorded 1,221 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill?

      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. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a resolution rate of 44.9% and Temple Hill has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village falls within the Kent Police boundary. Temple Hill 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill?

      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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village or Temple Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Temple Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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