Upper Weald vs Woodlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Upper Weald Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Woodlands Kent Police

      Upper Weald vs Woodlands Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Upper Weald
      Kent Police
      168 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Woodlands
      Kent Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↑49% trend
      40.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Weald
      B Woodlands
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      168
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      659
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.8%
      ↑49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Weald
      B Woodlands
      Violent Crime
      61 ↓24%
      397 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑0%
      169 ↑101%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓11%
      86 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓24%
      70 ↓11%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      45 ↑41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓30%
      87 ↑24%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      5 ↓55%
      36 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      19 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upper Weald is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Weald safer than Woodlands?

      Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 168 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Weald vs Woodlands?

      Upper Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodlands shows +49% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Upper Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Woodlands, it is Violent Crime (397 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Upper Weald recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodlands recorded 169. 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 Woodlands?

      Violent crime in Upper Weald totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 397 in Woodlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Weald recorded 207 crimes (now 168, a change of -18.8%). Woodlands recorded 659 crimes previously (now 982, +49%).

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

      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 50% and Woodlands has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Weald and Woodlands?

      Upper Weald falls within the Kent Police boundary. Woodlands 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 Woodlands?

      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 Woodlands on a crime map?

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