Buckland vs Goat Lees

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Buckland Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Goat Lees Kent Police

      Buckland vs Goat Lees Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Buckland
      Kent Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑77.6% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Goat Lees
      Kent Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.4% trend
      34% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckland
      B Goat Lees
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      367
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      662
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑77.6%
      ↑50.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckland
      B Goat Lees
      Violent Crime
      510 ↑67%
      134 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↑142%
      88 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑41%
      18 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑75%
      10 ↑43%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↑27%
      31 ↑63%
      Drugs
      59 ↑293%
      17 ↑113%
      Public Order
      47 ↑135%
      15 ↓12%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑174%
      21 ↑950%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓29%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑9%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Goat Lees is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckland safer than Goat Lees?

      Buckland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Goat Lees has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 367 crimes. Goat Lees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckland vs Goat Lees?

      Buckland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +77.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Goat Lees shows +50.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckland and Goat Lees?

      In Buckland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (510 incidents). In Goat Lees, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckland and Goat Lees?

      Buckland recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goat Lees recorded 88. 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 Buckland vs Goat Lees?

      Violent crime in Buckland totalled 510 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Goat Lees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckland and Goat Lees in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckland recorded 662 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +77.6%). Goat Lees recorded 244 crimes previously (now 367, +50.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckland and Goat Lees?

      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. Buckland has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Goat Lees has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckland and Goat Lees?

      Buckland falls within the Kent Police boundary. Goat Lees 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 Buckland and Goat Lees?

      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 Buckland or Goat Lees on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckland and Goat Lees. 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.