Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Cliffsend and Pegwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Cliffsend and Pegwell
      Kent Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      336
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      416
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑2%
      14 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑23%
      13 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓30%
      6 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓55%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓18%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      18 ↑64%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓59%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliffsend and Pegwell safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Cowden and Hever?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever?

      In Cliffsend and Pegwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 13. 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 416 crimes (now 336, a change of -19.2%). Cowden and Hever recorded 93 crimes previously (now 51, -45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Cliffsend and Pegwell has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Cowden and Hever 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Cliffsend and Pegwell or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliffsend and Pegwell and Cowden and Hever. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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