Seasalter vs Swalecliffe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Seasalter Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Swalecliffe Kent Police

      Seasalter vs Swalecliffe Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Seasalter
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Swalecliffe
      Kent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seasalter
      B Swalecliffe
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      420
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seasalter
      B Swalecliffe
      Violent Crime
      156 ↓18%
      115 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓17%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓44%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑26%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓54%
      20 ↓13%
      Drugs
      18 ↑100%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      14 ↓39%
      13 ↑160%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓33%
      5
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      13 ↑86%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seasalter safer than Swalecliffe?

      Seasalter has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seasalter vs Swalecliffe?

      Seasalter shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swalecliffe shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seasalter and Swalecliffe?

      In Seasalter, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (156 incidents). In Swalecliffe, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seasalter and Swalecliffe?

      Seasalter recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swalecliffe recorded 46. 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 Swalecliffe?

      Violent crime in Seasalter totalled 156 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Swalecliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seasalter and Swalecliffe 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%). Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes previously (now 285, +28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seasalter and Swalecliffe?

      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 Swalecliffe has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seasalter and Swalecliffe?

      Seasalter falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swalecliffe 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 Swalecliffe?

      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 Swalecliffe on a crime map?

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

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