Chatham Central & Brompton vs Murston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chatham Central & Brompton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Murston Kent Police

      Chatham Central & Brompton vs Murston Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chatham Central & Brompton
      Kent Police
      10,612 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chatham Central & Brompton
      B Murston
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,612
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,365
      802
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chatham Central & Brompton
      B Murston
      Violent Crime
      3,962 ↓8%
      301 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,020 ↑39%
      263 ↑99%
      Other Theft
      659 ↓3%
      37 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↑4%
      32 ↓14%
      Burglary
      215 ↓29%
      17 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      835 ↓12%
      96 ↑12%
      Drugs
      422 ↑24%
      29 ↑12%
      Public Order
      563 ↓2%
      17 ↓43%
      Robbery
      147 ↑30%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      780 ↑20%
      21 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      94 ↓8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      107 ↑55%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      151 ↑14%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      258 ↓15%
      23 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Murston is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chatham Central & Brompton safer than Murston?

      Chatham Central & Brompton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,612 crimes in the last 12 months. Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Murston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chatham Central & Brompton vs Murston?

      Chatham Central & Brompton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Murston shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston?

      In Chatham Central & Brompton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,962 incidents). In Murston, it is Violent Crime (301 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston?

      Chatham Central & Brompton recorded 2,020 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Murston recorded 263. 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 Chatham Central & Brompton vs Murston?

      Violent crime in Chatham Central & Brompton totalled 3,962 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 301 in Murston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chatham Central & Brompton recorded 10,365 crimes (now 10,612, a change of +2.4%). Murston recorded 802 crimes previously (now 855, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston?

      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. Chatham Central & Brompton has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Murston has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston?

      Chatham Central & Brompton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Murston 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 Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston?

      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 Chatham Central & Brompton or Murston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chatham Central & Brompton and Murston. 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.