Victoria vs Viking

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Victoria Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Victoria vs Viking Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Victoria
      Kent Police
      2,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Victoria
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,329
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,158
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Victoria
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      813 ↑7%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      437 ↑10%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      157 ↑27%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑9%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      41 ↑3%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↓15%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      109 ↑33%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      131 ↑15%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      29 ↑107%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      273 ↓5%
      16 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↑100%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑14%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑22%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Victoria safer than Viking?

      Victoria has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,329 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Viking scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Victoria vs Viking?

      Victoria shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Victoria and Viking?

      In Victoria, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (813 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 Victoria and Viking?

      Victoria recorded 437 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 Victoria vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Victoria totalled 813 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 Victoria and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Victoria recorded 2,158 crimes (now 2,329, a change of +7.9%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Victoria 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. Victoria has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Victoria and Viking?

      Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria or Viking on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Victoria 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.