Shepway vs Singleton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Shepway Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Singleton East Kent Police

      Shepway vs Singleton East Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shepway
      Kent Police
      1,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.2% trend
      27% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Singleton East
      Kent Police
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↑135% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shepway
      B Singleton East
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,479
      430
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,172
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.2%
      ↑135%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shepway
      B Singleton East
      Violent Crime
      514 ↑25%
      178 ↑230%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      289 ↑30%
      64 ↑94%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑13%
      23 ↑156%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↑23%
      16 ↑78%
      Burglary
      33 ↑18%
      7 ↑250%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑25%
      52 ↑225%
      Drugs
      61 ↑61%
      21 ↑600%
      Public Order
      63 ↑26%
      13 ↑117%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      173 ↑36%
      32 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓10%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑125%
      8 ↑700%
      Other Crime
      39 ↓20%
      11 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      B Singleton East is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shepway safer than Singleton East?

      Shepway has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,479 crimes in the last 12 months. Singleton East has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 430 crimes. Singleton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shepway vs Singleton East?

      Shepway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Singleton East shows +135% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Shepway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (514 incidents). In Singleton East, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Shepway recorded 289 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Singleton East recorded 64. 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 Shepway vs Singleton East?

      Violent crime in Shepway totalled 514 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Singleton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepway recorded 1,172 crimes (now 1,479, a change of +26.2%). Singleton East recorded 183 crimes previously (now 430, +135%).

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

      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. Shepway has a resolution rate of 27% and Singleton East has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shepway and Singleton East?

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

      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 Shepway or Singleton East on a crime map?

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

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