Murston vs Sheppey Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Sheppey Central Kent Police

      Murston vs Sheppey Central 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
      Sheppey Central
      Kent Police
      633 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Murston
      B Sheppey Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      855
      633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      802
      752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Sheppey Central
      Violent Crime
      301 ↓7%
      242 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      161 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      43 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓14%
      27 ↓13%
      Burglary
      17 ↓26%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑12%
      65 ↓28%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      20 ↑25%
      Public Order
      17 ↓43%
      17 ↓47%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓61%
      13 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central?

      Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheppey Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 633 crimes. Sheppey Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Murston vs Sheppey Central?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sheppey Central shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Murston and Sheppey Central?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Sheppey Central, it is Violent Crime (242 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Murston and Sheppey Central?

      Murston recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheppey Central recorded 161. 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 Sheppey Central?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 242 in Sheppey Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Murston and Sheppey Central 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%). Sheppey Central recorded 752 crimes previously (now 633, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston and Sheppey Central?

      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 Sheppey Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Sheppey Central?

      Murston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central?

      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 Sheppey Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston and Sheppey Central. 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.