Herne & Broomfield vs Little Stour & Adisham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Herne & Broomfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Little Stour & Adisham Kent Police

      Herne & Broomfield vs Little Stour & Adisham Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Little Stour & Adisham
      Kent Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.7% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Little Stour & Adisham
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      329
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑11.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Little Stour & Adisham
      Violent Crime
      121 ↓17%
      107 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑81%
      23 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑32%
      14 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      10 ↓17%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑94%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      14 ↑40%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      9 ↓40%
      8 ↓43%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑92%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓38%
      7 ↑600%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne & Broomfield safer than Little Stour & Adisham?

      Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Stour & Adisham has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Little Stour & Adisham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herne & Broomfield vs Little Stour & Adisham?

      Herne & Broomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Little Stour & Adisham shows +11.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham?

      In Herne & Broomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Little Stour & Adisham, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham?

      Herne & Broomfield recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Stour & Adisham recorded 23. 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 Herne & Broomfield vs Little Stour & Adisham?

      Violent crime in Herne & Broomfield totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Little Stour & Adisham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herne & Broomfield recorded 316 crimes (now 329, a change of +4.1%). Little Stour & Adisham recorded 179 crimes previously (now 200, +11.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham?

      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. Herne & Broomfield has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Little Stour & Adisham has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham?

      Herne & Broomfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Little Stour & Adisham 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 Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham?

      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 Herne & Broomfield or Little Stour & Adisham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne & Broomfield and Little Stour & Adisham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.