Burnham vs Chalk
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Burnham vs Chalk Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnham safer than Chalk?
Burnham has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 763 crimes in the last 12 months. Chalk has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 229 crimes. Chalk scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Burnham vs Chalk?
Burnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +250% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chalk shows +25.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Burnham and Chalk?
In Burnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Chalk, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and Chalk?
Burnham recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chalk recorded 46. 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 Burnham vs Chalk?
Violent crime in Burnham totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Chalk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and Chalk in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham recorded 218 crimes (now 763, a change of +250%). Chalk recorded 182 crimes previously (now 229, +25.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and Chalk?
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. Burnham has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Chalk has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Burnham and Chalk?
Burnham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Chalk 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 Burnham and Chalk?
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 Burnham or Chalk on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burnham and Chalk. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.