Singleton East vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Singleton East Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Singleton East vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Singleton East
      Kent Police
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↑135% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Singleton East
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      430
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      183
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑135%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Singleton East
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      178 ↑230%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑94%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑156%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      7 ↑250%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑225%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      21 ↑600%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      13 ↑117%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓29%
      86 ↑79%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑175%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Singleton East safer than Staplehurst?

      Singleton East has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 430 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Staplehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Singleton East vs Staplehurst?

      Singleton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +135% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Singleton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (178 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Singleton East recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Singleton East vs Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Singleton East totalled 178 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Singleton East recorded 183 crimes (now 430, a change of +135%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

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

      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. Singleton East has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Singleton East and Staplehurst?

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

      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 Singleton East or Staplehurst on a crime map?

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

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