Burnham vs St James

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Burnham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St James Kent Police

      Burnham vs St James Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Burnham
      Kent Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑250% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St James
      Kent Police
      934 crimes / 12m
      ↑79.3% trend
      32.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnham
      B St James
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      763
      934
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑250%
      ↑79.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      210 ↑163%
      333 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑323%
      188 ↑151%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑200%
      63 ↑62%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑60%
      26 ↓7%
      Burglary
      18 ↑200%
      23 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑455%
      100 ↑233%
      Drugs
      38 ↑192%
      35 ↑52%
      Public Order
      30 ↑275%
      46 ↑77%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      99 ↑4850%
      70 ↑268%
      Theft from Person
      3
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      7
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑145%
      25 ↑92%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burnham is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham safer than St James?

      Burnham has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 763 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Burnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnham vs St James?

      Burnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +250% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows +79.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnham and St James?

      In Burnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (333 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and St James?

      Burnham recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 188. 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 Burnham vs St James?

      Violent crime in Burnham totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 333 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and St James in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham recorded 218 crimes (now 763, a change of +250%). St James recorded 521 crimes previously (now 934, +79.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and St James?

      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. Burnham has a resolution rate of 33.7% and St James has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnham and St James?

      Burnham falls within the Kent Police boundary. St James 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 Burnham and St James?

      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 Burnham or St James on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burnham and St James. 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.