Chalk vs Kemsley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chalk vs Kemsley 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 Chalk safer than Kemsley?
Chalk has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Chalk scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chalk vs Kemsley?
Chalk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kemsley shows +19.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chalk and Kemsley?
In Chalk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Kemsley, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalk and Kemsley?
Chalk recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kemsley recorded 102. 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 Chalk vs Kemsley?
Violent crime in Chalk totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Kemsley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chalk and Kemsley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalk recorded 182 crimes (now 229, a change of +25.8%). Kemsley recorded 397 crimes previously (now 474, +19.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalk and Kemsley?
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. Chalk has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Kemsley has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chalk and Kemsley?
Chalk falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kemsley 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 Chalk and Kemsley?
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 Chalk or Kemsley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalk and Kemsley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.