Sheppey East vs Shepway
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Sheppey East vs Shepway 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 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.