Chalkwell vs Fort Pitt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chalkwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Fort Pitt Kent Police

      Chalkwell vs Fort Pitt Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Chalkwell
      Kent Police
      1,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fort Pitt
      Kent Police
      3,308 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.8% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalkwell
      B Fort Pitt
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,620
      3,308
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,410
      2,007
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↑64.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalkwell
      B Fort Pitt
      Violent Crime
      473 ↑17%
      1,091 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      405 ↑17%
      670 ↑140%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑16%
      215 ↑51%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑3%
      100 ↑23%
      Burglary
      32 ↓3%
      58 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓6%
      225 ↑56%
      Drugs
      44 ↑69%
      134 ↑94%
      Public Order
      76 ↑31%
      160 ↑60%
      Robbery
      14 ↑133%
      46 ↑283%
      Shoplifting
      270 ↑10%
      449 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓63%
      23 ↑35%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      21 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑217%
      42 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑16%
      74 ↑72%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chalkwell is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalkwell safer than Fort Pitt?

      Chalkwell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,620 crimes in the last 12 months. Fort Pitt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,308 crimes. Chalkwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chalkwell vs Fort Pitt?

      Chalkwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fort Pitt shows +64.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chalkwell and Fort Pitt?

      In Chalkwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In Fort Pitt, it is Violent Crime (1,091 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalkwell and Fort Pitt?

      Chalkwell recorded 405 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fort Pitt recorded 670. 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 Chalkwell vs Fort Pitt?

      Violent crime in Chalkwell totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,091 in Fort Pitt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chalkwell and Fort Pitt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalkwell recorded 1,410 crimes (now 1,620, a change of +14.9%). Fort Pitt recorded 2,007 crimes previously (now 3,308, +64.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalkwell and Fort Pitt?

      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. Chalkwell has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Fort Pitt has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chalkwell and Fort Pitt?

      Chalkwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Fort Pitt 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 Chalkwell and Fort Pitt?

      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 Chalkwell or Fort Pitt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalkwell and Fort Pitt. 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.