Northwood Hills vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Northwood Hills vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwood Hills safer than Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Northwood Hills has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,999 crimes in the last 12 months. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 102 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Northwood Hills vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Northwood Hills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
In Northwood Hills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Northwood Hills recorded 444 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 16. 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 Northwood Hills vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Violent crime in Northwood Hills totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood Hills recorded 2,052 crimes (now 1,999, a change of -2.6%). Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 140 crimes previously (now 102, -27.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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. Northwood Hills has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Northwood Hills falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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 Northwood Hills or Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood Hills and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.