Aylesford & East Stour vs Walmer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Aylesford & East Stour Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Aylesford & East Stour vs Walmer Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford & East Stour
      Kent Police
      1,954 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      39.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,954
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,127
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      615 ↓12%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      233 ↑28%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓17%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓19%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      50 ↓11%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓10%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      56 ↑27%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      85 ↓6%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      16 ↑433%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      451 ↓19%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑19%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑18%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓2%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford & East Stour safer than Walmer?

      Aylesford & East Stour has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,954 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford & East Stour vs Walmer?

      Aylesford & East Stour shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walmer shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer?

      In Aylesford & East Stour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (615 incidents). In Walmer, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer?

      Aylesford & East Stour recorded 233 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walmer recorded 51. 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 Aylesford & East Stour vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Aylesford & East Stour totalled 615 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Walmer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford & East Stour recorded 2,127 crimes (now 1,954, a change of -8.1%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer?

      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. Aylesford & East Stour has a resolution rate of 39.9% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer?

      Aylesford & East Stour falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walmer 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 Aylesford & East Stour and Walmer?

      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 Aylesford & East Stour or Walmer on a crime map?

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

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