Gorrell vs Herne & Broomfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Gorrell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Herne & Broomfield Kent Police

      Gorrell vs Herne & Broomfield Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Gorrell
      Kent Police
      1,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      45.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorrell
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,587
      329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,127
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.8%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.8%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorrell
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Violent Crime
      420 ↑9%
      121 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↑87%
      56 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓12%
      33 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑0%
      13 ↓41%
      Burglary
      37 ↑9%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑20%
      31 ↑94%
      Drugs
      21 ↑50%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      31 ↓38%
      9 ↓40%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      537 ↑122%
      25 ↑92%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑86%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓3%
      8 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Herne & Broomfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorrell safer than Herne & Broomfield?

      Gorrell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 329 crimes. Herne & Broomfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorrell vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Gorrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herne & Broomfield shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield?

      In Gorrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (537 incidents). In Herne & Broomfield, it is Violent Crime (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield?

      Gorrell recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herne & Broomfield recorded 56. 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 Gorrell vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Violent crime in Gorrell totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 121 in Herne & Broomfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorrell recorded 1,127 crimes (now 1,587, a change of +40.8%). Herne & Broomfield recorded 316 crimes previously (now 329, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield?

      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. Gorrell has a resolution rate of 45.8% and Herne & Broomfield has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield?

      Gorrell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Herne & Broomfield 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 Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield?

      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 Gorrell or Herne & Broomfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorrell and Herne & Broomfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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