Headcorn & Sutton Valence vs St James

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Headcorn & Sutton Valence Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St James Kent Police

      Headcorn & Sutton Valence vs St James Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Kent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St James
      Kent Police
      934 crimes / 12m
      ↑79.3% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      B St James
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      48
      934
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      47
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑79.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      28 ↑75%
      333 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓22%
      188 ↑151%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓38%
      63 ↑62%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      26 ↓7%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑0%
      100 ↑233%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      35 ↑52%
      Public Order
      3 ↑50%
      46 ↑77%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      70 ↑268%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      25 ↑92%
      Overall Verdict
      A Headcorn & Sutton Valence is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Headcorn & Sutton Valence safer than St James?

      Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Headcorn & Sutton Valence scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Headcorn & Sutton Valence vs St James?

      Headcorn & Sutton Valence shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows +79.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James?

      In Headcorn & Sutton Valence, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (333 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James?

      Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 188. 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 Headcorn & Sutton Valence vs St James?

      Violent crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 333 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 47 crimes (now 48, a change of +2.1%). St James recorded 521 crimes previously (now 934, +79.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James?

      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. Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a resolution rate of 100% and St James has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James?

      Headcorn & Sutton Valence falls within the Kent Police boundary. St James 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 Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James?

      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 Headcorn & Sutton Valence or St James on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Headcorn & Sutton Valence and St James. 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.