Kelsey and Eden Park vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Kelsey and Eden Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Kelsey and Eden Park vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kelsey and Eden Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,280 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      19.9% 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 Kelsey and Eden Park
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,280
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,424
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kelsey and Eden Park
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      826 ↑3%
      46 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↑10%
      36 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      136 ↓38%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      220 ↓19%
      13 ↓32%
      Burglary
      83 ↓17%
      6 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓23%
      12 ↓45%
      Drugs
      66 ↓19%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      128 ↓4%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      46 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑3%
      2 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      31 ↑15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑67%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓39%
      6 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kelsey and Eden Park safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Kelsey and Eden Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,280 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 Kelsey and Eden Park vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Kelsey and Eden Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — 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 Kelsey and Eden Park and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Kelsey and Eden Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (826 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 Kelsey and Eden Park and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Kelsey and Eden Park recorded 448 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 Kelsey and Eden Park vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Kelsey and Eden Park totalled 826 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 Kelsey and Eden Park and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kelsey and Eden Park recorded 2,424 crimes (now 2,280, a change of -5.9%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 177 crimes previously (now 145, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kelsey and Eden Park 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. Kelsey and Eden Park has a resolution rate of 19.9% 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 Kelsey and Eden Park and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Kelsey and Eden Park 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 Kelsey and Eden Park 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 Kelsey and Eden Park or Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kelsey and Eden Park 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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