Gipsy Hill 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
    Gipsy Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Gipsy Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Gipsy Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,573 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gipsy Hill
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,573
      157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,375
      190
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↓17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gipsy Hill
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      1,499 ↑6%
      47 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,315 ↑8%
      38 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      416 ↑3%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      545 ↓14%
      16 ↓11%
      Burglary
      255 ↓12%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      325 ↑8%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      243 ↑11%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      270 ↓9%
      7 ↓22%
      Robbery
      157 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      273 ↑47%
      2 ↓78%
      Theft from Person
      123 ↑24%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓24%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑65%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      71 ↑16%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Gipsy Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,573 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gipsy Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -17.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gipsy Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,499 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gipsy Hill recorded 1,315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 38. 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 Gipsy Hill vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Gipsy Hill totalled 1,499 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 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 Gipsy Hill and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gipsy Hill recorded 5,375 crimes (now 5,573, a change of +3.7%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 190 crimes previously (now 157, -17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gipsy 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. Gipsy Hill has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gipsy 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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