Buckland vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buckland vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Buckland safer than Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Buckland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 28 crimes. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buckland vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Buckland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +77.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
In Buckland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (510 incidents). In Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Buckland recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 2. 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Violent crime in Buckland totalled 510 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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%). Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes previously (now 28, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Buckland falls within the Kent Police boundary. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckland and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.