Saxon Shore vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Saxon Shore Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Saxon Shore vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Saxon Shore
      Kent Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saxon Shore
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      74
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      99
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.3%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saxon Shore
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓18%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↓43%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓30%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓20%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      1 ↓67%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      86 ↑79%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Saxon Shore is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saxon Shore safer than Staplehurst?

      Saxon Shore has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 74 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Saxon Shore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saxon Shore vs Staplehurst?

      Saxon Shore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saxon Shore and Staplehurst?

      In Saxon Shore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Saxon Shore and Staplehurst?

      Saxon Shore recorded 4 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Saxon Shore vs Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Saxon Shore totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Saxon Shore and Staplehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saxon Shore recorded 99 crimes (now 74, a change of -25.3%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saxon Shore and Staplehurst?

      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. Saxon Shore has a resolution rate of 0% and Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saxon Shore and Staplehurst?

      Saxon Shore falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Saxon Shore and Staplehurst?

      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 Saxon Shore or Staplehurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Saxon Shore and Staplehurst. 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.