Gorrell vs Reculver

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
      73/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Gorrell vs Reculver 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
      73/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorrell
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,587
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,127
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.8%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorrell
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      420 ↑9%
      65 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↑87%
      31 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓12%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑0%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      37 ↑9%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑20%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      21 ↑50%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      31 ↓38%
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      537 ↑122%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑86%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      3
      Other Crime
      33 ↓3%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reculver is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 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 Reculver?

      Gorrell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorrell vs Reculver?

      Gorrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gorrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (537 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gorrell recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 31. 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 Reculver?

      Violent crime in Gorrell totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorrell and Reculver 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%). Reculver recorded 221 crimes previously (now 175, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorrell 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. Gorrell has a resolution rate of 45.8% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorrell and Reculver?

      Gorrell 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 Gorrell 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 Gorrell or Reculver on a crime map?

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

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