Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Little Stour & Ashstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Cliffsend and Pegwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Little Stour & Ashstone Kent Police

      Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Little Stour & Ashstone Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Cliffsend and Pegwell
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Little Stour & Ashstone
      Kent Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓16% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Little Stour & Ashstone
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      420
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      362
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.7%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Little Stour & Ashstone
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑19%
      124 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑20%
      54 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑11%
      24 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓5%
      10 ↓23%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓6%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      19 ↑111%
      10 ↓9%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      11 ↓42%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑32%
      2 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑45%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Little Stour & Ashstone is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 46/100 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 Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Stour & Ashstone has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 304 crimes. Little Stour & Ashstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Little Stour & Ashstone shows -16% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      In Cliffsend and Pegwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Little Stour & Ashstone, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cliffsend and Pegwell and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 54. 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 Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Violent crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Little Stour & Ashstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Little Stour & Ashstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 348 crimes (now 420, a change of +20.7%). Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 362 crimes previously (now 304, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      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 22.7% and Little Stour & Ashstone has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliffsend and Pegwell and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Little Stour & Ashstone 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 Little Stour & Ashstone?

      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 Little Stour & Ashstone on a crime map?

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

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