Upper Weald vs Weald Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Upper Weald Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Weald Central Kent Police

      Upper Weald vs Weald Central Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Upper Weald
      Kent Police
      138 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Weald Central
      Kent Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Weald
      B Weald Central
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      138
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      194
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.9%
      ↓28.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Weald
      B Weald Central
      Violent Crime
      45 ↓47%
      94 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑41%
      32 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓6%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓15%
      9 ↓57%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      19 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓35%
      26 ↓52%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      4 ↓67%
      6 ↓45%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upper Weald is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 67/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Weald safer than Weald Central?

      Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Weald vs Weald Central?

      Upper Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald Central shows -28.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upper Weald and Weald Central?

      In Upper Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Weald Central, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Weald and Weald Central?

      Upper Weald recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald Central recorded 32. 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 Upper Weald vs Weald Central?

      Violent crime in Upper Weald totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Weald Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upper Weald and Weald Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Weald recorded 194 crimes (now 138, a change of -28.9%). Weald Central recorded 318 crimes previously (now 226, -28.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Weald and Weald Central?

      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. Upper Weald has a resolution rate of 0% and Weald Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Weald and Weald Central?

      Upper Weald falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald Central 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 Upper Weald and Weald Central?

      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 Upper Weald or Weald Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Weald and Weald Central. 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.