Shirley North vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Shirley North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Shirley North vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shirley North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,878 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirley North
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,878
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,869
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley North
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      868 ↑12%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      521 ↓3%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓22%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      272 ↓15%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      145 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↓7%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      95 ↓14%
      0
      Public Order
      148 ↑6%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      53 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      340 ↑13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓9%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓22%
      0
      Other Crime
      29 ↓6%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirley North safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shirley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,878 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 Shirley North vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shirley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Shirley North and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Shirley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (868 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 Shirley North and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shirley North recorded 521 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 Shirley North vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Shirley North totalled 868 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 Shirley North and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley North recorded 2,869 crimes (now 2,878, a change of +0.3%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley North 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. Shirley North has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley North and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shirley North 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 Shirley North 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 Shirley North or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley North 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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