Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Murston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Murston Kent Police

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Murston Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      56.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Murston
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      264
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      802
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      56.3%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      B Murston
      Violent Crime
      99 ↑14%
      301 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↑87%
      263 ↑99%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑113%
      37 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      32 ↓14%
      Burglary
      1 ↓83%
      17 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑256%
      96 ↑12%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      29 ↑12%
      Public Order
      1 ↓86%
      17 ↓43%
      Robbery
      5
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      56 ↓36%
      21 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      23 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry safer than Murston?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 264 crimes in the last 12 months. Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Murston?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Murston shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston?

      In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Murston, it is Violent Crime (301 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Murston recorded 263. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Murston?

      Violent crime in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 301 in Murston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 237 crimes (now 264, a change of +11.4%). Murston recorded 802 crimes previously (now 855, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston?

      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. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a resolution rate of 56.3% and Murston has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston?

      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry falls within the Kent Police boundary. Murston 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry or Murston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Murston. 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.