Minster Cliffs vs Shepway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Minster Cliffs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Shepway Kent Police

      Minster Cliffs vs Shepway 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shepway
      Kent Police
      1,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.2% trend
      27% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Shepway
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      542
      1,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      455
      1,172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.1%
      ↑26.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Shepway
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑10%
      514 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↑67%
      289 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      61 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓35%
      54 ↑23%
      Burglary
      14 ↓13%
      33 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↑29%
      153 ↑25%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      61 ↑61%
      Public Order
      19 ↓5%
      63 ↑26%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓11%
      173 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      18 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑117%
      39 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Minster Cliffs is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minster Cliffs safer than Shepway?

      Minster Cliffs has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 542 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepway has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,479 crimes. Minster Cliffs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Minster Cliffs vs Shepway?

      Minster Cliffs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepway shows +26.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Minster Cliffs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Shepway, it is Violent Crime (514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Minster Cliffs recorded 140 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepway recorded 289. 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 Shepway?

      Violent crime in Minster Cliffs totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 514 in Shepway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Minster Cliffs and Shepway 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%). Shepway recorded 1,172 crimes previously (now 1,479, +26.2%).

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

      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 Shepway has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minster Cliffs and Shepway?

      Minster Cliffs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Shepway 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 Shepway?

      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 Shepway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minster Cliffs and Shepway. 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.