Fort Horsted vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fort Horsted vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Fort Horsted safer than Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Fort Horsted has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 600 crimes in the last 12 months. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 28 crimes. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fort Horsted vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Fort Horsted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
In Fort Horsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 incidents). In Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Fort Horsted recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 2. 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 Fort Horsted vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Violent crime in Fort Horsted totalled 221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fort Horsted recorded 458 crimes (now 600, a change of +31%). Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes previously (now 28, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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. Fort Horsted has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Fort Horsted falls within the Kent Police boundary. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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 Fort Horsted or Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fort Horsted and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.