Maxton & Elms Vale vs Salmestone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Maxton & Elms Vale Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Salmestone Kent Police

      Maxton & Elms Vale vs Salmestone Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Maxton & Elms Vale
      Kent Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Salmestone
      Kent Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maxton & Elms Vale
      B Salmestone
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      606
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      717
      833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↑46.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maxton & Elms Vale
      B Salmestone
      Violent Crime
      258 ↓32%
      548 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↑47%
      217 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑0%
      74 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑35%
      36 ↑33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      24 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓30%
      87 ↑7%
      Drugs
      17 ↑31%
      44 ↑26%
      Public Order
      29 ↓22%
      58 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑190%
      72 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      15 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓26%
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Maxton & Elms Vale is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maxton & Elms Vale safer than Salmestone?

      Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 606 crimes in the last 12 months. Salmestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Maxton & Elms Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maxton & Elms Vale vs Salmestone?

      Maxton & Elms Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Salmestone shows +46.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone?

      In Maxton & Elms Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 incidents). In Salmestone, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone?

      Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salmestone recorded 217. 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 Maxton & Elms Vale vs Salmestone?

      Violent crime in Maxton & Elms Vale totalled 258 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Salmestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 717 crimes (now 606, a change of -15.5%). Salmestone recorded 833 crimes previously (now 1,224, +46.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone?

      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. Maxton & Elms Vale has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Salmestone has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone?

      Maxton & Elms Vale falls within the Kent Police boundary. Salmestone 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 Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone?

      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 Maxton & Elms Vale or Salmestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maxton & Elms Vale and Salmestone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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