Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Greenhithe & Knockhall Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenhithe & Knockhall
      Kent Police
      1,143 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      25.8% 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,143
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,190
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      386 ↓16%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑41%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓8%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↓13%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      38 ↓31%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑13%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      60 ↑30%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      46 ↓23%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓27%
      86 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑13%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑8%
      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 Greenhithe & Knockhall safer than Staplehurst?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,143 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Staplehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Staplehurst?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall and Staplehurst?

      In Greenhithe & Knockhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (386 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall and Staplehurst?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 191 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Greenhithe & Knockhall totalled 386 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall and Staplehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 1,190 crimes (now 1,143, a change of -4%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenhithe & Knockhall 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. Greenhithe & Knockhall has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenhithe & Knockhall and Staplehurst?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall or Staplehurst on a crime map?

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

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