Northwood vs Cowden and Hever

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Northwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Northwood vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Northwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      834 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      834
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,003
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓5%
      18 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↓10%
      15 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓22%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      90 ↑0%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      69 ↑30%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓62%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      19 ↑12%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      47 ↓6%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      18 ↓5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      164 ↓32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓73%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Northwood has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 834 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Cowden and Hever?

      Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Cowden and Hever?

      In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Cowden and Hever?

      Northwood recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 15. 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 vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Northwood totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northwood and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 1,003 crimes (now 834, a change of -16.9%). Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes previously (now 56, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Cowden and Hever?

      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 has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood and Cowden and Hever?

      Northwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cowden and Hever 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 and Cowden and Hever?

      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 or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood and Cowden and Hever. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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