Tovil vs Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Tovil Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Town Kent Police

      Tovil vs Town Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tovil
      Kent Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.7% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Kent Police
      2,606 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      42% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tovil
      B Town
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      847
      2,606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      2,837
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.7%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      42%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tovil
      B Town
      Violent Crime
      313 ↑48%
      873 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      168 ↑79%
      557 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑72%
      194 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑5%
      109 ↓32%
      Burglary
      14 ↑0%
      54 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑100%
      213 ↓13%
      Drugs
      34 ↑70%
      92 ↓37%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      114 ↓20%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      55 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑10%
      219 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      2
      37 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑75%
      18 ↑29%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      23 ↓34%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑86%
      48 ↓34%
      Overall Verdict
      B Town is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tovil safer than Town?

      Tovil has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 847 crimes in the last 12 months. Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,606 crimes. Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tovil vs Town?

      Tovil shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tovil and Town?

      In Tovil, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 incidents). In Town, it is Violent Crime (873 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tovil and Town?

      Tovil recorded 168 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town recorded 557. 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 Tovil vs Town?

      Violent crime in Tovil totalled 313 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 873 in Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tovil and Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tovil recorded 551 crimes (now 847, a change of +53.7%). Town recorded 2,837 crimes previously (now 2,606, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tovil and Town?

      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. Tovil has a resolution rate of 31.1% and Town has 42%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tovil and Town?

      Tovil falls within the Kent Police boundary. Town 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 Tovil and Town?

      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 Tovil or Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tovil and Town. 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.