Ash and New Ash Green vs Gorrell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Ash and New Ash Green Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Gorrell Kent Police

      Ash and New Ash Green vs Gorrell Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Ash and New Ash Green
      Kent Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.1% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Gorrell
      Kent Police
      1,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      45.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ash and New Ash Green
      B Gorrell
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      367
      1,587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      1,127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.1%
      ↑40.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      45.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ash and New Ash Green
      B Gorrell
      Violent Crime
      101 ↑10%
      420 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑242%
      247 ↑87%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑0%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑12%
      47 ↑0%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      37 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑35%
      133 ↑20%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      21 ↑50%
      Public Order
      15 ↑67%
      31 ↓38%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓64%
      537 ↑122%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑86%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑22%
      33 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ash and New Ash Green is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ash and New Ash Green safer than Gorrell?

      Ash and New Ash Green has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Gorrell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,587 crimes. Ash and New Ash Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ash and New Ash Green vs Gorrell?

      Ash and New Ash Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gorrell shows +40.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell?

      In Ash and New Ash Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (106 incidents). In Gorrell, it is Shoplifting (537 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell?

      Ash and New Ash Green recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gorrell recorded 247. 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 Ash and New Ash Green vs Gorrell?

      Violent crime in Ash and New Ash Green totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Gorrell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ash and New Ash Green recorded 280 crimes (now 367, a change of +31.1%). Gorrell recorded 1,127 crimes previously (now 1,587, +40.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell?

      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. Ash and New Ash Green has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Gorrell has 45.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell?

      Ash and New Ash Green falls within the Kent Police boundary. Gorrell 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 Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell?

      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 Ash and New Ash Green or Gorrell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ash and New Ash Green and Gorrell. 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.