Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Whitehill & Windmill 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
      11/100
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill Kent Police

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Whitehill & Windmill 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Kent Police
      4,514 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      557
      4,514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      488
      5,073
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.9%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Violent Crime
      182 ↑8%
      1,791 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑51%
      957 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓30%
      379 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓8%
      225 ↓47%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      132 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑20%
      409 ↓21%
      Drugs
      36 ↑112%
      133 ↓61%
      Public Order
      30 ↑76%
      162 ↓17%
      Robbery
      3
      54 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓30%
      58 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      18 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      19 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      40 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      137 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village safer than Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 557 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitehill & Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,514 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 Whitehill & Windmill 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. Whitehill & Windmill Hill shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Whitehill & Windmill Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,791 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 Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 957. 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 Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Violent crime in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,791 in Whitehill & Windmill 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 Whitehill & Windmill 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%). Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 5,073 crimes previously (now 4,514, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Whitehill & Windmill 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 Whitehill & Windmill Hill has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitehill & Windmill 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 Whitehill & Windmill 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 Whitehill & Windmill Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Whitehill & Windmill 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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