Is Staplehurst Safe?
Crime statistics for Staplehurst. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 474 total crimes recorded in Staplehurst
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Staplehurst — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Staplehurst safe?
Staplehurst has a CrimeRadar safety score of 44/100, rated Below Average. A total of 474 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Staplehurst are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Staplehurst in the last 12 months?
474 crimes were recorded in Staplehurst in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 1.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (481 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 164 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Staplehurst?
The most common crime in Staplehurst is Violent Crime, with 164 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.6% 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 Staplehurst increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Staplehurst is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.5% — from 481 crimes in the previous 12 months to 474 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Staplehurst?
Staplehurst has a safety score of 44 out of 100 (Below 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 Staplehurst compare to the Kent Police average?
Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?
14.6% of crimes recorded in Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?
164 violent crimes were recorded in Staplehurst in the last 12 months — representing 34.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 95 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 Staplehurst last updated?
The crime data for Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst with other areas?
You can compare Staplehurst 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.