Trench vs Viking

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Trench Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Trench vs Viking Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Trench
      Kent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Trench
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      454
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      457
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Trench
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓11%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑29%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑9%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓21%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      30 ↑150%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      17 ↑13%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↓16%
      16 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Trench is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Trench safer than Viking?

      Trench has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 454 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Trench scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Trench vs Viking?

      Trench shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Trench and Viking?

      In Trench, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Trench and Viking?

      Trench recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Trench vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Trench totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Trench and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Trench recorded 457 crimes (now 454, a change of -0.7%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Trench and Viking?

      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. Trench has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Trench and Viking?

      Trench falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Trench and Viking?

      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 Trench or Viking on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Trench and Viking. 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.