Sheppey Central vs Viking
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Sheppey Central vs Viking Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheppey Central safer than Viking?
Sheppey Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 633 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Sheppey Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Sheppey Central vs Viking?
Sheppey Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Sheppey Central and Viking?
In Sheppey Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheppey Central and Viking?
Sheppey Central recorded 161 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Sheppey Central vs Viking?
Violent crime in Sheppey Central totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Sheppey Central and Viking in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheppey Central recorded 752 crimes (now 633, a change of -15.8%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheppey Central and Viking?
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. Sheppey Central has a resolution rate of 0% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Sheppey Central and Viking?
Sheppey Central falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Sheppey Central and Viking?
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 Sheppey Central or Viking on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheppey Central and Viking. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.