Kingsgate vs Reculver

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Reculver Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↑285.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      243
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑285.7%
      ↓30%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑200%
      57 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑342%
      29 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑800%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑60%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      8 ↑700%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑567%
      9 ↓63%
      Drugs
      11 ↑1000%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      11 ↑1000%
      5 ↓64%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reculver is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Reculver?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 243 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Reculver?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +285.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -30% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsgate and Reculver?

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsgate and Reculver?

      Kingsgate recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 29. 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 Reculver?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 243, a change of +285.7%). Reculver recorded 210 crimes previously (now 147, -30%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsgate and Reculver?

      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 33.3% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Reculver?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Reculver?

      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 Reculver on a crime map?

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