Kingsgate vs Minster Cliffs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Minster Cliffs Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Minster Cliffs Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Minster Cliffs
      Kent Police
      542 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Minster Cliffs
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      542
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Minster Cliffs
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      202 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      140 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      32 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      14 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      58 ↑29%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      19 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1
      8 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↓54%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      26 ↑117%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsgate is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Minster Cliffs?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Minster Cliffs has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 542 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Minster Cliffs?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Minster Cliffs shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsgate and Minster Cliffs?

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Minster Cliffs, it is Violent Crime (202 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsgate and Minster Cliffs?

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Minster Cliffs recorded 140. 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 Kingsgate vs Minster Cliffs?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 202 in Minster Cliffs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Minster Cliffs recorded 455 crimes previously (now 542, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsgate and Minster Cliffs?

      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. Kingsgate has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Minster Cliffs has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Minster Cliffs?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Minster Cliffs 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 Kingsgate and Minster Cliffs?

      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 Kingsgate or Minster Cliffs on a crime map?

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