Swanscombe vs Washford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Swanscombe vs Washford 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 Swanscombe safer than Washford?
Swanscombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,028 crimes in the last 12 months. Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 394 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Swanscombe vs Washford?
Swanscombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washford shows +268.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Swanscombe and Washford?
In Swanscombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (353 incidents). In Washford, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swanscombe and Washford?
Swanscombe recorded 174 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washford recorded 54. 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 Swanscombe vs Washford?
Violent crime in Swanscombe totalled 353 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Washford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Swanscombe and Washford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swanscombe recorded 785 crimes (now 1,028, a change of +31%). Washford recorded 107 crimes previously (now 394, +268.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swanscombe and Washford?
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. Swanscombe has a resolution rate of 30% and Washford has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Swanscombe and Washford?
Swanscombe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Washford 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 Swanscombe and Washford?
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 Swanscombe or Washford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swanscombe and Washford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.