Petts Wood and Knoll vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Petts Wood and Knoll Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Petts Wood and Knoll vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Petts Wood and Knoll
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,944 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Petts Wood and Knoll
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,944
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,076
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Petts Wood and Knoll
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      413 ↓10%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      362 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      117 ↓12%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      247 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      97 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓12%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      57 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      126 ↑12%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      50 ↑2%
      0
      Shoplifting
      267 ↓10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      38 ↓17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Petts Wood and Knoll safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,944 crimes in the last 12 months. Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Petts Wood and Knoll vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Petts Wood and Knoll shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coxheath & Farleigh shows -20.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Petts Wood and Knoll, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Coxheath & Farleigh, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5. 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 Petts Wood and Knoll vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Petts Wood and Knoll totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Coxheath & Farleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,076 crimes (now 1,944, a change of -6.4%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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. Petts Wood and Knoll has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Petts Wood and Knoll falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Coxheath & Farleigh 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 Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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 Petts Wood and Knoll or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Petts Wood and Knoll and Coxheath & Farleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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