Charing vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Charing vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charing safer than Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Charing has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 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 Charing vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Charing shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Charing and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
In Charing, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 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 Charing and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Charing recorded 23 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 Charing vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Violent crime in Charing totalled 68 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 Charing and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charing recorded 186 crimes (now 149, a change of -19.9%). Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes previously (now 28, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charing 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. Charing has a resolution rate of 22.2% 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 Charing and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Charing 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 Charing 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 Charing or Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Charing 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.