Town vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Town Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Wayfield and Weeds Wood Kent Police

      Town vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Kent Police
      2,606 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      42% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Wayfield and Weeds Wood
      Kent Police
      1,443 crimes / 12m
      ↑38.4% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Town
      B Wayfield and Weeds Wood
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,606
      1,443
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,837
      1,043
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↑38.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Town
      B Wayfield and Weeds Wood
      Violent Crime
      873 ↓4%
      512 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      557 ↑27%
      507 ↑112%
      Other Theft
      194 ↑2%
      54 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      109 ↓32%
      38 ↓7%
      Burglary
      54 ↑6%
      27 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↓13%
      118 ↑26%
      Drugs
      92 ↓37%
      31 ↑82%
      Public Order
      114 ↓20%
      41 ↓9%
      Robbery
      55 ↑45%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      219 ↓38%
      49 ↑277%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑29%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓34%
      17 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓34%
      41 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Town safer than Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,606 crimes in the last 12 months. Wayfield and Weeds Wood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,443 crimes. Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Town vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wayfield and Weeds Wood shows +38.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      In Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (873 incidents). In Wayfield and Weeds Wood, it is Violent Crime (512 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      Town recorded 557 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wayfield and Weeds Wood recorded 507. 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 Town vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      Violent crime in Town totalled 873 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 512 in Wayfield and Weeds Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town recorded 2,837 crimes (now 2,606, a change of -8.1%). Wayfield and Weeds Wood recorded 1,043 crimes previously (now 1,443, +38.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      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. Town has a resolution rate of 42% and Wayfield and Weeds Wood has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      Town falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wayfield and Weeds Wood 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 Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?

      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 Town or Wayfield and Weeds Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Town and Wayfield and Weeds Wood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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