Seasalter vs St James

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Seasalter Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St James Kent Police

      Seasalter vs St James Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Seasalter
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St James
      Kent Police
      934 crimes / 12m
      ↑79.3% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seasalter
      B St James
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      420
      934
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑79.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seasalter
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      156 ↓18%
      333 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓17%
      188 ↑151%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓44%
      63 ↑62%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑26%
      26 ↓7%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      23 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓54%
      100 ↑233%
      Drugs
      18 ↑100%
      35 ↑52%
      Public Order
      14 ↓39%
      46 ↑77%
      Robbery
      1
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓33%
      70 ↑268%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      25 ↑92%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seasalter is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seasalter safer than St James?

      Seasalter has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Seasalter scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seasalter vs St James?

      Seasalter shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows +79.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seasalter and St James?

      In Seasalter, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (156 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (333 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seasalter and St James?

      Seasalter recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 188. 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 Seasalter vs St James?

      Violent crime in Seasalter totalled 156 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 333 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seasalter and St James in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seasalter recorded 551 crimes (now 420, a change of -23.8%). St James recorded 521 crimes previously (now 934, +79.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seasalter and St James?

      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. Seasalter has a resolution rate of 33.3% and St James has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seasalter and St James?

      Seasalter falls within the Kent Police boundary. St James 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 Seasalter and St James?

      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 Seasalter or St James on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seasalter and St James. 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.