Furley vs Heron

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Furley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Heron Kent Police

      Furley vs Heron Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Furley
      Kent Police
      1,063 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.2% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Heron
      Kent Police
      2,093 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Furley
      B Heron
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,063
      2,093
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      632
      1,783
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑68.2%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.4%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Furley
      B Heron
      Violent Crime
      363 ↑70%
      708 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      184 ↑80%
      430 ↑76%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑5%
      101 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑38%
      53 ↓25%
      Burglary
      23 ↑109%
      49 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑63%
      194 ↑39%
      Drugs
      36 ↑100%
      82 ↑14%
      Public Order
      56 ↑124%
      61 ↓34%
      Robbery
      14 ↑1300%
      24 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑83%
      305 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑91%
      14 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      22 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑0%
      45 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Furley safer than Heron?

      Furley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,063 crimes in the last 12 months. Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,093 crimes. Heron scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Furley vs Heron?

      Furley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +68.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heron shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Furley and Heron?

      In Furley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (363 incidents). In Heron, it is Violent Crime (708 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Furley and Heron?

      Furley recorded 184 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heron recorded 430. 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 Furley vs Heron?

      Violent crime in Furley totalled 363 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 708 in Heron. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Furley and Heron in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Furley recorded 632 crimes (now 1,063, a change of +68.2%). Heron recorded 1,783 crimes previously (now 2,093, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Furley and Heron?

      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. Furley has a resolution rate of 33.4% and Heron has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Furley and Heron?

      Furley falls within the Kent Police boundary. Heron 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 Furley and Heron?

      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 Furley or Heron on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Furley and Heron. 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.