St John's vs Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St John's vs Town 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 St John's safer than Town?
St John's has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 634 crimes in the last 12 months. Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,606 crimes. St John's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St John's vs Town?
St John's shows a year-on-year crime trend of +155.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in St John's and Town?
In St John's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (212 incidents). In Town, it is Violent Crime (873 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between St John's and Town?
St John's recorded 117 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town recorded 557. 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 St John's vs Town?
Violent crime in St John's totalled 212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 873 in Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in St John's and Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St John's recorded 248 crimes (now 634, a change of +155.7%). Town recorded 2,837 crimes previously (now 2,606, -8.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St John's and Town?
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. St John's has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Town has 42%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St John's and Town?
St John's falls within the Kent Police boundary. Town 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 St John's and Town?
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 St John's or Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St John's and Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.