Blean Forest vs Seasalter

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Blean Forest Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Seasalter Kent Police

      Blean Forest vs Seasalter Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Blean Forest
      Kent Police
      267 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      52.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Seasalter
      Kent Police
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.7% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blean Forest
      B Seasalter
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      267
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      338
      539
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21%
      ↓32.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.9%
      35.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blean Forest
      B Seasalter
      Violent Crime
      80 ↓40%
      142 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑16%
      40 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓32%
      27 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      31 ↑35%
      Burglary
      6 ↓40%
      17 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓10%
      16 ↓68%
      Drugs
      13 ↑18%
      13 ↓13%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      11 ↓48%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑31%
      51 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      13 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blean Forest is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blean Forest safer than Seasalter?

      Blean Forest has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 267 crimes in the last 12 months. Seasalter has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Blean Forest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blean Forest vs Seasalter?

      Blean Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seasalter shows -32.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blean Forest and Seasalter?

      In Blean Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 incidents). In Seasalter, it is Violent Crime (142 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blean Forest and Seasalter?

      Blean Forest recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seasalter recorded 40. 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 Blean Forest vs Seasalter?

      Violent crime in Blean Forest totalled 80 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 142 in Seasalter. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blean Forest and Seasalter in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blean Forest recorded 338 crimes (now 267, a change of -21%). Seasalter recorded 539 crimes previously (now 363, -32.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blean Forest and Seasalter?

      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. Blean Forest has a resolution rate of 52.9% and Seasalter has 35.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blean Forest and Seasalter?

      Blean Forest falls within the Kent Police boundary. Seasalter 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 Blean Forest and Seasalter?

      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 Blean Forest or Seasalter on a crime map?

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

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