Bromley Common and Holwood vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bromley Common and Holwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Bromley Common and Holwood vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bromley Common and Holwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,413 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,413
      130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,403
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      533 ↑4%
      39 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      259 ↑24%
      31 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      94 ↑19%
      12 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↑18%
      13 ↓28%
      Burglary
      34 ↓39%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓30%
      11 ↓50%
      Drugs
      40 ↓17%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      127 ↑37%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      21 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓43%
      1 ↓86%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓42%
      6 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley Common and Holwood safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bromley Common and Holwood has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,413 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 130 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley Common and Holwood vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bromley Common and Holwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -28.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley Common and Holwood and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Bromley Common and Holwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (533 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley Common and Holwood and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 259 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 31. 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 Bromley Common and Holwood vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Bromley Common and Holwood totalled 533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 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 Bromley Common and Holwood and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 1,403 crimes (now 1,413, a change of +0.7%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 182 crimes previously (now 130, -28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley Common and Holwood 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. Bromley Common and Holwood has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley Common and Holwood and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bromley Common and Holwood 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 Bromley Common and Holwood 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 Bromley Common and Holwood or Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley Common and Holwood 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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