Heron vs Loose & Linton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heron vs Loose & Linton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heron safer than Loose & Linton?
Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,093 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Loose & Linton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heron vs Loose & Linton?
Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — 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 Heron and Loose & Linton?
In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 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 Heron and Loose & Linton?
Heron recorded 430 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 Heron vs Loose & Linton?
Violent crime in Heron totalled 708 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 Heron and Loose & Linton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heron recorded 1,783 crimes (now 2,093, a change of +17.4%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron 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. Heron has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heron and Loose & Linton?
Heron 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 Heron 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 Heron or Loose & Linton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heron and Loose & Linton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.