Greenhill vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Greenhill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Greenhill vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Greenhill
      Kent Police
      283 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenhill
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      283
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      268
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenhill
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      147 ↑4%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑37%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑43%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      10 ↓9%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      86 ↑79%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓53%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenhill safer than Staplehurst?

      Greenhill has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 283 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Greenhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenhill vs Staplehurst?

      Greenhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenhill and Staplehurst?

      In Greenhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenhill and Staplehurst?

      Greenhill recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Greenhill vs Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Greenhill totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenhill and Staplehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenhill recorded 268 crimes (now 283, a change of +5.6%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenhill and Staplehurst?

      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. Greenhill has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenhill and Staplehurst?

      Greenhill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Greenhill and Staplehurst?

      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 Greenhill or Staplehurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenhill and Staplehurst. 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.