Watling vs Woodlands

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

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

      Watling vs Woodlands Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% 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 Watling
      B Woodlands
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,904
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,502
      659
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.8%
      ↑49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watling
      B Woodlands
      Violent Crime
      712 ↑20%
      397 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      351 ↑66%
      169 ↑101%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑38%
      86 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      122 ↑94%
      70 ↓11%
      Burglary
      44 ↓10%
      45 ↑41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↑16%
      87 ↑24%
      Drugs
      63 ↑40%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      74 ↓10%
      36 ↑50%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↓12%
      19 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑120%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑75%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑46%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodlands is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watling safer than Woodlands?

      Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Watling vs Woodlands?

      Watling shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Watling and Woodlands?

      In Watling, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (712 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 Watling and Woodlands?

      Watling recorded 351 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 Watling vs Woodlands?

      Violent crime in Watling totalled 712 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 Watling and Woodlands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watling recorded 1,502 crimes (now 1,904, a change of +26.8%). Woodlands recorded 659 crimes previously (now 982, +49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watling 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. Watling has a resolution rate of 35.9% and Woodlands has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watling and Woodlands?

      Watling 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 Watling 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 Watling or Woodlands on a crime map?

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

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