Burnham vs Chestfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Burnham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Chestfield Kent Police

      Burnham vs Chestfield Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Burnham
      Kent Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑250% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Chestfield
      Kent Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnham
      B Chestfield
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      763
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑250%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham
      B Chestfield
      Violent Crime
      210 ↑163%
      92 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑323%
      55 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑200%
      43 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑60%
      37 ↑68%
      Burglary
      18 ↑200%
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑455%
      31 ↑29%
      Drugs
      38 ↑192%
      13 ↑30%
      Public Order
      30 ↑275%
      10 ↓58%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      5
      Shoplifting
      99 ↑4850%
      41 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑145%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chestfield is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham safer than Chestfield?

      Burnham has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 763 crimes in the last 12 months. Chestfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Chestfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnham vs Chestfield?

      Burnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +250% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chestfield shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnham and Chestfield?

      In Burnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Chestfield, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and Chestfield?

      Burnham recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chestfield recorded 55. 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 Chestfield?

      Violent crime in Burnham totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Chestfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and Chestfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham recorded 218 crimes (now 763, a change of +250%). Chestfield recorded 382 crimes previously (now 357, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and Chestfield?

      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 Chestfield has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnham and Chestfield?

      Burnham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Chestfield 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 Chestfield?

      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 Chestfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burnham and Chestfield. 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.