Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Walmer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Walmer Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      Kent Police
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      22.2% 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      109
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      114
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      35 ↓13%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑55%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑275%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑0%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑0%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓76%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh safer than Walmer?

      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 109 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Walmer?

      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Walmer?

      In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Walmer?

      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 17 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh totalled 35 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 114 crimes (now 109, a change of -4.4%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Walmer?

      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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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