Beaver vs Murston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Beaver vs Murston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaver safer than Murston?
Beaver has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 934 crimes in the last 12 months. Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Murston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Beaver vs Murston?
Beaver shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Murston shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Beaver and Murston?
In Beaver, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (417 incidents). In Murston, it is Violent Crime (301 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beaver and Murston?
Beaver recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Murston recorded 263. 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 Beaver vs Murston?
Violent crime in Beaver totalled 417 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 301 in Murston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Beaver and Murston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beaver recorded 597 crimes (now 934, a change of +56.5%). Murston recorded 802 crimes previously (now 855, +6.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beaver and Murston?
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. Beaver has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Murston has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Beaver and Murston?
Beaver falls within the Kent Police boundary. Murston 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 Beaver and Murston?
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 Beaver or Murston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beaver and Murston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.