Eastry Rural vs Murston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Eastry Rural vs Murston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastry Rural safer than Murston?
Eastry Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Eastry Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Eastry Rural vs Murston?
Eastry Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Eastry Rural and Murston?
In Eastry Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 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 Eastry Rural and Murston?
Eastry Rural recorded 36 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 Eastry Rural vs Murston?
Violent crime in Eastry Rural totalled 98 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 Eastry Rural and Murston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastry Rural recorded 276 crimes (now 232, a change of -15.9%). Murston recorded 802 crimes previously (now 855, +6.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastry Rural 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. Eastry Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Murston has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Eastry Rural and Murston?
Eastry Rural 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 Eastry Rural 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 Eastry Rural or Murston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastry Rural and Murston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.