St Mary Cray vs Crockenhill and Well Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    St Mary Cray Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police

      St Mary Cray vs Crockenhill and Well Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Mary Cray
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,958 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Kent Police
      85 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Mary Cray
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,958
      85
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,012
      88
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Mary Cray
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Violent Crime
      758 ↑3%
      30 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      536 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑15%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      331 ↑6%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      112 ↑4%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      237 ↓21%
      16 ↓16%
      Drugs
      96 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      175 ↑23%
      3 ↓63%
      Robbery
      71 ↑16%
      0
      Shoplifting
      353 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      38 ↑27%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑71%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑44%
      0
      Other Crime
      39 ↑15%
      3 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Mary Cray safer than Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      St Mary Cray has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 85 crimes. Crockenhill and Well Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Mary Cray vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      St Mary Cray shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crockenhill and Well Hill shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      In St Mary Cray, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (758 incidents). In Crockenhill and Well Hill, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      St Mary Cray recorded 536 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0. 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 St Mary Cray vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Violent crime in St Mary Cray totalled 758 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Crockenhill and Well Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Mary Cray recorded 3,012 crimes (now 2,958, a change of -1.8%). Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 88 crimes previously (now 85, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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. St Mary Cray has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Crockenhill and Well Hill has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      St Mary Cray falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Crockenhill and Well Hill 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 St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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 St Mary Cray or Crockenhill and Well Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Mary Cray and Crockenhill and Well Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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