Pembury & Capel vs Reculver

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Pembury & Capel Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Pembury & Capel vs Reculver Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.6%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembury & Capel
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      65 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      31 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓56%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      2
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pembury & Capel is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembury & Capel safer than Reculver?

      Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembury & Capel vs Reculver?

      Pembury & Capel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembury & Capel and Reculver?

      In Pembury & Capel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembury & Capel and Reculver?

      Pembury & Capel recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 31. 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 Pembury & Capel vs Reculver?

      Violent crime in Pembury & Capel totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembury & Capel and Reculver in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pembury & Capel recorded 65 crimes (now 81, a change of +24.6%). Reculver recorded 221 crimes previously (now 175, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembury & Capel and Reculver?

      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. Pembury & Capel has a resolution rate of 40% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembury & Capel and Reculver?

      Pembury & Capel falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Pembury & Capel and Reculver?

      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 Pembury & Capel or Reculver on a crime map?

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

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