Murston vs Painters Ash

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Painters Ash Kent Police

      Murston vs Painters Ash Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Painters Ash
      Kent Police
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↑52% trend
      45.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Murston
      B Painters Ash
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      855
      643
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      802
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑52%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      45.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Painters Ash
      Violent Crime
      301 ↓7%
      187 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      119 ↑170%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      79 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓14%
      46 ↑70%
      Burglary
      17 ↓26%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑12%
      67 ↑219%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      19 ↓37%
      Public Order
      17 ↓43%
      11 ↓27%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓61%
      70 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      22 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      B Painters Ash is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Murston safer than Painters Ash?

      Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Painters Ash has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 643 crimes. Painters Ash scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Murston vs Painters Ash?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Painters Ash shows +52% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Murston and Painters Ash?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Painters Ash, it is Violent Crime (187 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Murston and Painters Ash?

      Murston recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Painters Ash recorded 119. 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 Murston vs Painters Ash?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 187 in Painters Ash. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Murston and Painters Ash in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Murston recorded 802 crimes (now 855, a change of +6.6%). Painters Ash recorded 423 crimes previously (now 643, +52%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston and Painters Ash?

      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. Murston has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Painters Ash has 45.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Painters Ash?

      Murston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Painters Ash 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 Murston and Painters Ash?

      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 Murston or Painters Ash on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston and Painters Ash. 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.