Is Goat Lees Safe?
Crime statistics for Goat Lees. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 367 total crimes recorded in Goat Lees
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Goat Lees — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goat Lees safe?
Goat Lees has a CrimeRadar safety score of 50/100, rated Average. A total of 367 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 50.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Goat Lees are broadly in line with the UK average.
How many crimes were recorded in Goat Lees in the last 12 months?
367 crimes were recorded in Goat Lees in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 50.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (244 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 134 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Goat Lees?
The most common crime in Goat Lees is Violent Crime, with 134 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 36.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Goat Lees increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Goat Lees is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 50.4% — from 244 crimes in the previous 12 months to 367 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Goat Lees?
Goat Lees has a safety score of 50 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Goat Lees compare to the Kent Police average?
Goat Lees has a safety score of 50/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Goat Lees is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Goat Lees?
34% of crimes recorded in Goat Lees resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Goat Lees?
134 violent crimes were recorded in Goat Lees in the last 12 months — representing 36.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 88 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Goat Lees last updated?
The crime data for Goat Lees was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Goat Lees with other areas?
You can compare Goat Lees with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.