Central Harbour vs Maxton & Elms Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central Harbour Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Maxton & Elms Vale Kent Police

      Central Harbour vs Maxton & Elms Vale Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central Harbour
      Kent Police
      1,792 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.9% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Maxton & Elms Vale
      Kent Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Harbour
      B Maxton & Elms Vale
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,792
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,401
      717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.9%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Harbour
      B Maxton & Elms Vale
      Violent Crime
      753 ↑42%
      258 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      338 ↑29%
      107 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑12%
      28 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↑2%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      38 ↓3%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↑37%
      69 ↓30%
      Drugs
      92 ↑7%
      17 ↑31%
      Public Order
      69 ↑1%
      29 ↓22%
      Robbery
      20 ↑233%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑6%
      29 ↑190%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑114%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓46%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑48%
      23 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maxton & Elms Vale is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Harbour safer than Maxton & Elms Vale?

      Central Harbour has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,792 crimes in the last 12 months. Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Maxton & Elms Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Harbour vs Maxton & Elms Vale?

      Central Harbour shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maxton & Elms Vale shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale?

      In Central Harbour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (753 incidents). In Maxton & Elms Vale, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale?

      Central Harbour recorded 338 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 107. 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 Central Harbour vs Maxton & Elms Vale?

      Violent crime in Central Harbour totalled 753 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Maxton & Elms Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Harbour recorded 1,401 crimes (now 1,792, a change of +27.9%). Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 717 crimes previously (now 606, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale?

      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. Central Harbour has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Maxton & Elms Vale has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale?

      Central Harbour falls within the Kent Police boundary. Maxton & Elms Vale 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 Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale?

      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 Central Harbour or Maxton & Elms Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Harbour and Maxton & Elms Vale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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