Heron vs Rainham South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Heron Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Rainham South West Kent Police

      Heron vs Rainham South West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Heron
      Kent Police
      2,093 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Rainham South West
      Kent Police
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.5% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heron
      B Rainham South West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,093
      748
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,783
      475
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑57.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heron
      B Rainham South West
      Violent Crime
      708 ↑12%
      260 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      430 ↑76%
      127 ↑59%
      Other Theft
      101 ↑17%
      71 ↑109%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓25%
      33 ↑38%
      Burglary
      49 ↑44%
      23 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑39%
      57 ↑46%
      Drugs
      82 ↑14%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      61 ↓34%
      36 ↑64%
      Robbery
      24 ↑60%
      10 ↑900%
      Shoplifting
      305 ↓1%
      86 ↑139%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓36%
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓19%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑45%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainham South West is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heron safer than Rainham South West?

      Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,093 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham South West has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 748 crimes. Rainham South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heron vs Rainham South West?

      Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham South West shows +57.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heron and Rainham South West?

      In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 incidents). In Rainham South West, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heron and Rainham South West?

      Heron recorded 430 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham South West recorded 127. 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 Rainham South West?

      Violent crime in Heron totalled 708 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Rainham South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heron and Rainham South West 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%). Rainham South West recorded 475 crimes previously (now 748, +57.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron and Rainham South West?

      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 Rainham South West has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heron and Rainham South West?

      Heron falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rainham South West 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 Rainham South West?

      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 Rainham South West on a crime map?

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

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