Kingsgate vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      86 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsgate is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Staplehurst?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Staplehurst?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

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

      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 Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Staplehurst?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?

      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 Staplehurst on a crime map?

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