Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs New Romney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      New Romney Kent Police

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs New Romney Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      Kent Police
      52 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      New Romney
      Kent Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B New Romney
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      52
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      42
      529
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↓10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B New Romney
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      207 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      78 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      47 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      13 ↓24%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑20%
      44 ↓21%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      1
      20 ↓31%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      19 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      20 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne safer than New Romney?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. New Romney has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs New Romney?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Romney shows -10% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney?

      In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In New Romney, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Romney recorded 78. 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs New Romney?

      Violent crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in New Romney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 42 crimes (now 52, a change of +23.8%). New Romney recorded 529 crimes previously (now 476, -10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney?

      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. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a resolution rate of 0% and New Romney has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne falls within the Kent Police boundary. New Romney 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney?

      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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne or New Romney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and New Romney. 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.