Chalkwell vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chalkwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Chalkwell vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chalkwell
      Kent Police
      2,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↑50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalkwell
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,084
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,375
      10
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.6%
      ↑50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalkwell
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      606 ↑49%
      7 ↑133%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      534 ↑64%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Theft
      112 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑58%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      36 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      145 ↑19%
      1 ↓50%
      Drugs
      57 ↑119%
      0
      Public Order
      97 ↑80%
      0
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      345 ↑38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      40 ↑74%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalkwell safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Chalkwell has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,084 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 15 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chalkwell vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Chalkwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +50% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Chalkwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (606 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Chalkwell recorded 534 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 7. 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Chalkwell totalled 606 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalkwell recorded 1,375 crimes (now 2,084, a change of +51.6%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 10 crimes previously (now 15, +50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 33.3% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Chalkwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalkwell and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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