Beltinge vs Herne & Broomfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Beltinge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Herne & Broomfield Kent Police

      Beltinge vs Herne & Broomfield Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Beltinge
      Kent Police
      695 crimes / 12m
      ↑107.5% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beltinge
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      695
      329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      335
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑107.5%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beltinge
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Violent Crime
      280 ↑107%
      121 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      154 ↑202%
      56 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑22%
      33 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑20%
      13 ↓41%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑107%
      31 ↑94%
      Drugs
      31 ↑288%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      18 ↑80%
      9 ↓40%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑375%
      25 ↑92%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓41%
      8 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Herne & Broomfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 15/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beltinge safer than Herne & Broomfield?

      Beltinge has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 695 crimes in the last 12 months. Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 329 crimes. Herne & Broomfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beltinge vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Beltinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +107.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herne & Broomfield shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield?

      In Beltinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (280 incidents). In Herne & Broomfield, it is Violent Crime (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield?

      Beltinge recorded 154 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herne & Broomfield recorded 56. 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 Beltinge vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Violent crime in Beltinge totalled 280 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 121 in Herne & Broomfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beltinge recorded 335 crimes (now 695, a change of +107.5%). Herne & Broomfield recorded 316 crimes previously (now 329, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield?

      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. Beltinge has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Herne & Broomfield has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield?

      Beltinge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Herne & Broomfield 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 Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield?

      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 Beltinge or Herne & Broomfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beltinge and Herne & Broomfield. 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.