Colchester Rural South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Colchester Rural South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Colchester Rural South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Colchester Rural South
      Essex Police
      1,164 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colchester Rural South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,164
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,690
      19
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↓47.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colchester Rural South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      507 ↓37%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↓17%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓21%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      90 ↑14%
      1
      Burglary
      42 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓16%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      25 ↓24%
      0
      Public Order
      81 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Shoplifting
      64 ↓52%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓62%
      0
      Other Crime
      29 ↓24%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colchester Rural South safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Rural South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,164 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colchester Rural South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -47.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Colchester Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (507 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Rural South recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 1. 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 Colchester Rural South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Colchester Rural South totalled 507 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colchester Rural South recorded 1,690 crimes (now 1,164, a change of -31.1%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 19 crimes previously (now 10, -47.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. Colchester Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Rural South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 Colchester Rural South or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colchester Rural South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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