Watling vs Woodstock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Watling Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Woodstock Kent Police

      Watling vs Woodstock 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
      38/100
      Below Average
      Woodstock
      Kent Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑126.2% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Watling
      B Woodstock
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,904
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,502
      233
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.8%
      ↑126.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watling
      B Woodstock
      Violent Crime
      712 ↑20%
      167 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      351 ↑66%
      151 ↑260%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑38%
      29 ↑142%
      Vehicle Crime
      122 ↑94%
      20 ↑150%
      Burglary
      44 ↓10%
      7 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↑16%
      41 ↑78%
      Drugs
      63 ↑40%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      74 ↓10%
      24 ↑200%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↓12%
      55 ↑224%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑120%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑75%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑46%
      15 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watling safer than Woodstock?

      Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodstock has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Woodstock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Watling vs Woodstock?

      Watling shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodstock shows +126.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

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

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

      Watling recorded 351 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodstock recorded 151. 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 Woodstock?

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

      How many crimes were recorded in Watling and Woodstock 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%). Woodstock recorded 233 crimes previously (now 527, +126.2%).

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

      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 Woodstock has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watling and Woodstock?

      Watling falls within the Kent Police boundary. Woodstock 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 Woodstock?

      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 Woodstock on a crime map?

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

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