Eastcliff vs Swanscombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Eastcliff Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swanscombe Kent Police

      Eastcliff vs Swanscombe Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Eastcliff
      Kent Police
      1,816 crimes / 12m
      ↑12% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swanscombe
      Kent Police
      1,028 crimes / 12m
      ↑31% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastcliff
      B Swanscombe
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,816
      1,028
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,622
      785
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12%
      ↑31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastcliff
      B Swanscombe
      Violent Crime
      782 ↑14%
      353 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      336 ↑24%
      174 ↑98%
      Other Theft
      124 ↑17%
      72 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓14%
      67 ↑14%
      Burglary
      42 ↓11%
      34 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑13%
      154 ↑34%
      Drugs
      94 ↑31%
      48 ↑78%
      Public Order
      66 ↑22%
      37 ↑0%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↓31%
      24 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓43%
      8 ↑167%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      50 ↑52%
      33 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastcliff safer than Swanscombe?

      Eastcliff has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,816 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanscombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,028 crimes. Eastcliff scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastcliff vs Swanscombe?

      Eastcliff shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanscombe shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastcliff and Swanscombe?

      In Eastcliff, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (782 incidents). In Swanscombe, it is Violent Crime (353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastcliff and Swanscombe?

      Eastcliff recorded 336 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanscombe recorded 174. 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 Eastcliff vs Swanscombe?

      Violent crime in Eastcliff totalled 782 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 353 in Swanscombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastcliff and Swanscombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastcliff recorded 1,622 crimes (now 1,816, a change of +12%). Swanscombe recorded 785 crimes previously (now 1,028, +31%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastcliff and Swanscombe?

      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. Eastcliff has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Swanscombe has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastcliff and Swanscombe?

      Eastcliff falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanscombe 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 Eastcliff and Swanscombe?

      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 Eastcliff or Swanscombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastcliff and Swanscombe. 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.