Sheppey East vs Shepway

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Sheppey East Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Shepway Kent Police

      Sheppey East vs Shepway Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sheppey East
      Kent Police
      1,187 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shepway
      Kent Police
      1,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.2% trend
      27% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sheppey East
      B Shepway
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,187
      1,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,441
      1,172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↑26.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheppey East
      B Shepway
      Violent Crime
      679 ↓19%
      514 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      145 ↓4%
      289 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓46%
      61 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓28%
      54 ↑23%
      Burglary
      17 ↓47%
      33 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓7%
      153 ↑25%
      Drugs
      38 ↑15%
      61 ↑61%
      Public Order
      36 ↓20%
      63 ↑26%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      10 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      173 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      9 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑73%
      18 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      70 ↓22%
      39 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sheppey East is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheppey East safer than Shepway?

      Sheppey East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,187 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepway has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,479 crimes. Sheppey East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sheppey East vs Shepway?

      Sheppey East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shepway shows +26.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sheppey East and Shepway?

      In Sheppey East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (679 incidents). In Shepway, it is Violent Crime (514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheppey East and Shepway?

      Sheppey East recorded 145 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepway recorded 289. 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 East vs Shepway?

      Violent crime in Sheppey East totalled 679 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 514 in Shepway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sheppey East and Shepway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheppey East recorded 1,441 crimes (now 1,187, a change of -17.6%). Shepway recorded 1,172 crimes previously (now 1,479, +26.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheppey East and Shepway?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 0% and Shepway has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sheppey East and Shepway?

      Sheppey East falls within the Kent Police boundary. Shepway 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 East and Shepway?

      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 East or Shepway on a crime map?

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

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