Bridge vs Walmer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Bridge vs Walmer Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bridge
      Kent Police
      322 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      33.3% 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 Bridge
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      322
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridge
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑1%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓42%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑0%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓32%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      13 ↑0%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑24%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      19 ↑90%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      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 Bridge safer than Walmer?

      Bridge has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 322 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridge vs Walmer?

      Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — 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 Bridge and Walmer?

      In Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Bridge and Walmer?

      Bridge recorded 65 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 Bridge vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Bridge totalled 85 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 Bridge and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridge recorded 352 crimes (now 322, a change of -8.5%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridge 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. Bridge has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridge and Walmer?

      Bridge 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 Bridge 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 Bridge or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridge 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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