Heath vs Kingsgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Heath Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Kingsgate Kent Police

      Heath vs Kingsgate Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Heath
      Kent Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑130.1% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heath
      B Kingsgate
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      527
      172
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑130.1%
      ↑173%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath
      B Kingsgate
      Violent Crime
      136 ↑157%
      86 ↑169%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↑264%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑76%
      11 ↑175%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓10%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      17 ↑143%
      5 ↑400%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑105%
      16 ↑700%
      Drugs
      24 ↑85%
      9 ↑800%
      Public Order
      18 ↑200%
      7 ↑600%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      0
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑107%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑1000%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsgate is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heath safer than Kingsgate?

      Heath has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 527 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heath vs Kingsgate?

      Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +130.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsgate shows +173% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heath and Kingsgate?

      In Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Kingsgate, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heath and Kingsgate?

      Heath recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsgate recorded 25. 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 Heath vs Kingsgate?

      Violent crime in Heath totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Kingsgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heath and Kingsgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heath recorded 229 crimes (now 527, a change of +130.1%). Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes previously (now 172, +173%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath and Kingsgate?

      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. Heath has a resolution rate of 34% and Kingsgate has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heath and Kingsgate?

      Heath falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kingsgate 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 Heath and Kingsgate?

      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 Heath or Kingsgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heath and Kingsgate. 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.