Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe safer than Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 28 crimes in the last 12 months. Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 48 crimes. Headcorn & Sutton Valence scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headcorn & Sutton Valence shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
In Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 incidents). In Headcorn & Sutton Valence, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 7. 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Violent crime in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Headcorn & Sutton Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes (now 28, a change of -28.2%). Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 47 crimes previously (now 48, +2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
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. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a resolution rate of 0% and Headcorn & Sutton Valence has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe or Headcorn & Sutton Valence on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Headcorn & Sutton Valence. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.