Washford vs Watling

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Washford Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watling Kent Police

      Washford vs Watling Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Washford
      Kent Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑268.2% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Washford
      B Watling
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      394
      1,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      107
      1,502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑268.2%
      ↑26.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.4%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Washford
      B Watling
      Violent Crime
      167 ↑271%
      712 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑184%
      351 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑229%
      113 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑200%
      122 ↑94%
      Burglary
      11 ↑267%
      44 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑300%
      167 ↑16%
      Drugs
      15 ↑275%
      63 ↑40%
      Public Order
      22 ↑450%
      74 ↓10%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      16
      132 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      0
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      14 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑143%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Washford safer than Watling?

      Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 394 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Washford vs Watling?

      Washford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +268.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Washford and Watling?

      In Washford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Washford and Watling?

      Washford recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 Washford vs Watling?

      Violent crime in Washford totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Washford and Watling in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washford recorded 107 crimes (now 394, a change of +268.2%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washford and Watling?

      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. Washford has a resolution rate of 35.4% and Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Washford and Watling?

      Washford falls within the Kent Police boundary. Watling 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 Washford and Watling?

      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 Washford or Watling on a crime map?

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

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