Biggin Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Biggin Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Biggin Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Biggin Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biggin Hill
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      748
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      823
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.1%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biggin Hill
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑4%
      46 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      181 ↑19%
      36 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↓39%
      13 ↓32%
      Burglary
      28 ↑12%
      6 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓11%
      12 ↓45%
      Drugs
      14 ↓18%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      41 ↓7%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      14 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓49%
      2 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      6 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biggin Hill safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Biggin Hill has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biggin Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Biggin Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Biggin Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Biggin Hill recorded 181 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 36. 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 Biggin Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Biggin Hill totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biggin Hill recorded 823 crimes (now 748, a change of -9.1%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 177 crimes previously (now 145, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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. Biggin Hill has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Biggin Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount 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 Biggin Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 Biggin Hill or Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

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

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