Kingsgate vs Painters Ash

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Painters Ash Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Painters Ash Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Painters Ash
      Kent Police
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↑52% trend
      45.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Painters Ash
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      643
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↑52%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      45.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Painters Ash
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      187 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      119 ↑170%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      79 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      46 ↑70%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      67 ↑219%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      19 ↓37%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      11 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      1
      70 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      22 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Painters Ash?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Painters Ash has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 643 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Painters Ash?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Painters Ash shows +52% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsgate and Painters Ash?

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Painters Ash, it is Violent Crime (187 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsgate and Painters Ash?

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Painters Ash recorded 119. 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 Painters Ash?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 187 in Painters Ash. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Painters Ash recorded 423 crimes previously (now 643, +52%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsgate and Painters Ash?

      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 Painters Ash has 45.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Painters Ash?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Painters Ash 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 Painters Ash?

      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 Painters Ash on a crime map?

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