Chalk vs Tenterden South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Chalk Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Tenterden South Kent Police

      Chalk vs Tenterden South Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Chalk
      Kent Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.8% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tenterden South
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalk
      B Tenterden South
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      229
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.8%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalk
      B Tenterden South
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑27%
      79 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑171%
      58 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑40%
      16 ↑45%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓52%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      20 ↑25%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑68%
      28 ↓3%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      6 ↓40%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓64%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalk safer than Tenterden South?

      Chalk has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Tenterden South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 243 crimes. Tenterden South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chalk vs Tenterden South?

      Chalk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tenterden South shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chalk and Tenterden South?

      In Chalk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Tenterden South, it is Violent Crime (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalk and Tenterden South?

      Chalk recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tenterden South recorded 58. 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 Tenterden South?

      Violent crime in Chalk totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 79 in Tenterden South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chalk and Tenterden South 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%). Tenterden South recorded 286 crimes previously (now 243, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalk and Tenterden South?

      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 Tenterden South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chalk and Tenterden South?

      Chalk falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tenterden South 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 Tenterden South?

      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 Tenterden South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalk and Tenterden South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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