Colchester Town West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Colchester Town West Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Colchester Town West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Colchester Town West
      Essex Police
      7,094 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      27.3% 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 Town West
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,094
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,612
      19
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↓47.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colchester Town West
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      3,071 ↓15%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      635 ↓25%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      428 ↓15%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      450 ↓1%
      1
      Burglary
      207 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      452 ↓26%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      227 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      517 ↓24%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      93 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      662 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      50 ↓44%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      102 ↓47%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↓21%
      0
      Other Crime
      133 ↓15%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colchester Town West safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Town West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,094 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 Town West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Town West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — 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 Town West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Colchester Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,071 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 Town West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Town West recorded 635 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 Town West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Colchester Town West totalled 3,071 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 Town West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colchester Town West recorded 8,612 crimes (now 7,094, a change of -17.6%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 19 crimes previously (now 10, -47.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colchester Town West 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 Town West has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Town West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Colchester Town West 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 Town West 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 Town West or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colchester Town West 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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