Shanklin and Ventnor vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Shanklin and Ventnor Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Shanklin and Ventnor vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Shanklin and Ventnor
      Hampshire Constabulary
      851 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.8% trend
      26.3% 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 Shanklin and Ventnor
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      851
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,230
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.8%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shanklin and Ventnor
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      385 ↓34%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↓43%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓48%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓6%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      22 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓22%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      26 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      103 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓48%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shanklin and Ventnor safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shanklin and Ventnor has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 851 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 Shanklin and Ventnor vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shanklin and Ventnor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.8% — 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 Shanklin and Ventnor and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Shanklin and Ventnor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (385 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 Shanklin and Ventnor and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 78 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 Shanklin and Ventnor vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Shanklin and Ventnor totalled 385 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 Shanklin and Ventnor and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 1,230 crimes (now 851, a change of -30.8%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shanklin and Ventnor 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. Shanklin and Ventnor has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shanklin and Ventnor and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Shanklin and Ventnor falls within the Hampshire Constabulary 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 Shanklin and Ventnor 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 Shanklin and Ventnor or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.