Eastry Rural vs Painters Ash

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Eastry Rural Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Painters Ash Kent Police

      Eastry Rural vs Painters Ash Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Eastry Rural
      Kent Police
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Painters Ash
      Kent Police
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↑52% trend
      45.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastry Rural
      B Painters Ash
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      643
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      276
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↑52%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      45.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastry Rural
      B Painters Ash
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓24%
      187 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓20%
      119 ↑170%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑5%
      79 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓63%
      46 ↑70%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑45%
      67 ↑219%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      19 ↓37%
      Public Order
      12 ↓37%
      11 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      70 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      22 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eastry Rural is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastry Rural safer than Painters Ash?

      Eastry Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Painters Ash has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 643 crimes. Eastry Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastry Rural vs Painters Ash?

      Eastry Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Painters Ash shows +52% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastry Rural and Painters Ash?

      In Eastry Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Painters Ash, it is Violent Crime (187 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastry Rural and Painters Ash?

      Eastry Rural recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Painters Ash recorded 119. 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 Painters Ash?

      Violent crime in Eastry Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 187 in Painters Ash. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastry Rural and Painters Ash 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%). Painters Ash recorded 423 crimes previously (now 643, +52%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastry Rural and Painters Ash?

      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 Painters Ash has 45.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastry Rural and Painters Ash?

      Eastry Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Painters Ash 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 Painters Ash?

      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 Painters Ash on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastry Rural and Painters Ash. 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.