Selsdon and Addington Village vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Selsdon and Addington Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Selsdon and Addington Village vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon and Addington Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.3% 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 Selsdon and Addington Village
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,267
      157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,409
      190
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsdon and Addington Village
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      408 ↑9%
      47 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↑10%
      38 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      68 ↓26%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↓32%
      16 ↓11%
      Burglary
      51 ↓24%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↓30%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      67 ↓3%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      87 ↑28%
      7 ↓22%
      Robbery
      27 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      56 ↓52%
      2 ↓78%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓30%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selsdon and Addington Village safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Selsdon and Addington Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 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 Selsdon and Addington Village vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Selsdon and Addington Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Selsdon and Addington Village and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Selsdon and Addington Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (408 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 Selsdon and Addington Village and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 244 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 Selsdon and Addington Village vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Selsdon and Addington Village totalled 408 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 Selsdon and Addington Village and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 1,409 crimes (now 1,267, a change of -10.1%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 190 crimes previously (now 157, -17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsdon and Addington Village 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. Selsdon and Addington Village has a resolution rate of 28.3% 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 Selsdon and Addington Village and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Selsdon and Addington Village 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 Selsdon and Addington Village 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 Selsdon and Addington Village or Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsdon and Addington Village 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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