Minster Cliffs vs Penenden Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Minster Cliffs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Penenden Heath Kent Police

      Minster Cliffs vs Penenden Heath Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Minster Cliffs
      Kent Police
      542 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Penenden Heath
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      542
      1,410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      455
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.1%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      36.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Penenden Heath
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑10%
      529 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↑67%
      243 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      101 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓35%
      49 ↑23%
      Burglary
      14 ↓13%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↑29%
      105 ↑64%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      95 ↑171%
      Public Order
      19 ↓5%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓11%
      134 ↑272%
      Theft from Person
      1
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑117%
      54 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Minster Cliffs is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minster Cliffs safer than Penenden Heath?

      Minster Cliffs has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 542 crimes in the last 12 months. Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,410 crimes. Minster Cliffs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Minster Cliffs vs Penenden Heath?

      Minster Cliffs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penenden Heath shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath?

      In Minster Cliffs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Penenden Heath, it is Violent Crime (529 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath?

      Minster Cliffs recorded 140 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penenden Heath recorded 243. 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 Minster Cliffs vs Penenden Heath?

      Violent crime in Minster Cliffs totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 529 in Penenden Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minster Cliffs recorded 455 crimes (now 542, a change of +19.1%). Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes previously (now 1,410, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath?

      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. Minster Cliffs has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Penenden Heath has 36.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath?

      Minster Cliffs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Penenden Heath 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 Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath?

      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 Minster Cliffs or Penenden Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minster Cliffs and Penenden Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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