Murston vs Sevenoaks Eastern

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Sevenoaks Eastern Kent Police

      Murston vs Sevenoaks Eastern Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Eastern
      Kent Police
      369 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.3% trend
      51.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Murston
      B Sevenoaks Eastern
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      855
      369
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      802
      196
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑88.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      51.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Sevenoaks Eastern
      Violent Crime
      301 ↓7%
      117 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      73 ↑143%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      26 ↑271%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓14%
      28 ↑65%
      Burglary
      17 ↓26%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑12%
      41 ↑46%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      12 ↓20%
      Public Order
      17 ↓43%
      15 ↑67%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓61%
      30 ↑2900%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sevenoaks Eastern is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 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 Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Eastern has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 369 crimes. Sevenoaks Eastern scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Murston vs Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Eastern shows +88.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Sevenoaks Eastern, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Murston recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 73. 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 Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Sevenoaks Eastern. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern 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%). Sevenoaks Eastern recorded 196 crimes previously (now 369, +88.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      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 Sevenoaks Eastern has 51.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern?

      Murston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Eastern 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 Sevenoaks Eastern?

      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 Sevenoaks Eastern on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston and Sevenoaks Eastern. 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.