Heath vs Loose & Linton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Heath Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Loose & Linton Kent Police

      Heath vs Loose & Linton Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Heath
      Kent Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑130.1% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Loose & Linton
      Kent Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heath
      B Loose & Linton
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      527
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑130.1%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath
      B Loose & Linton
      Violent Crime
      136 ↑157%
      199 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↑264%
      88 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑76%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓10%
      21 ↑62%
      Burglary
      17 ↑143%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑105%
      60 ↑67%
      Drugs
      24 ↑85%
      37 ↑131%
      Public Order
      18 ↑200%
      19 ↓27%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑107%
      30 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑1000%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heath safer than Loose & Linton?

      Heath has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 527 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heath vs Loose & Linton?

      Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +130.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loose & Linton shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heath and Loose & Linton?

      In Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Loose & Linton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heath and Loose & Linton?

      Heath recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loose & Linton recorded 88. 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 Loose & Linton?

      Violent crime in Heath totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Loose & Linton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heath and Loose & Linton 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%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath and Loose & Linton?

      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 Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heath and Loose & Linton?

      Heath falls within the Kent Police boundary. Loose & Linton 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 Loose & Linton?

      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 Loose & Linton on a crime map?

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

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