Garlinge vs Reculver

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Garlinge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Garlinge vs Reculver Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Garlinge
      Kent Police
      752 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.2% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garlinge
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      752
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      529
      210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.2%
      ↓30%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garlinge
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      300 ↑19%
      57 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑152%
      29 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑40%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑400%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↑88%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑85%
      9 ↓63%
      Drugs
      23 ↑360%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      35 ↑17%
      5 ↓64%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      39 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      3
      Other Crime
      22 ↑38%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reculver is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garlinge safer than Reculver?

      Garlinge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 752 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garlinge vs Reculver?

      Garlinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -30% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garlinge and Reculver?

      In Garlinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (300 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garlinge and Reculver?

      Garlinge recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 29. 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 Garlinge vs Reculver?

      Violent crime in Garlinge totalled 300 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Garlinge and Reculver in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garlinge recorded 529 crimes (now 752, a change of +42.2%). Reculver recorded 210 crimes previously (now 147, -30%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garlinge and Reculver?

      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. Garlinge has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garlinge and Reculver?

      Garlinge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Garlinge and Reculver?

      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 Garlinge or Reculver on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garlinge and Reculver. 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.