Little Stour & Ashstone vs Priory

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Little Stour & Ashstone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Priory Kent Police

      Little Stour & Ashstone vs Priory Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Little Stour & Ashstone
      Kent Police
      156 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Priory
      Kent Police
      536 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.5% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Little Stour & Ashstone
      B Priory
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      156
      536
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      191
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↑23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Little Stour & Ashstone
      B Priory
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓30%
      206 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑20%
      110 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑56%
      30 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓71%
      20 ↑11%
      Burglary
      2 ↓71%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓14%
      47 ↑81%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      6 ↓33%
      24 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      45 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      21 ↑163%
      Overall Verdict
      A Little Stour & Ashstone is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Little Stour & Ashstone safer than Priory?

      Little Stour & Ashstone has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 156 crimes in the last 12 months. Priory has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 536 crimes. Little Stour & Ashstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Little Stour & Ashstone vs Priory?

      Little Stour & Ashstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Priory shows +23.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory?

      In Little Stour & Ashstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Priory, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory?

      Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Priory recorded 110. 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 Little Stour & Ashstone vs Priory?

      Violent crime in Little Stour & Ashstone totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Priory. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 191 crimes (now 156, a change of -18.3%). Priory recorded 434 crimes previously (now 536, +23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory?

      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. Little Stour & Ashstone has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Priory has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory?

      Little Stour & Ashstone falls within the Kent Police boundary. Priory 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 Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory?

      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 Little Stour & Ashstone or Priory on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Little Stour & Ashstone and Priory. 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.