Chalkwell vs Seasalter

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chalkwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Seasalter Kent Police

      Chalkwell vs Seasalter 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
      53/100
      Average
      Seasalter
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalkwell
      B Seasalter
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,620
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,410
      551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalkwell
      B Seasalter
      Violent Crime
      473 ↑17%
      156 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      405 ↑17%
      43 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑16%
      35 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑3%
      34 ↑26%
      Burglary
      32 ↓3%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓6%
      23 ↓54%
      Drugs
      44 ↑69%
      18 ↑100%
      Public Order
      76 ↑31%
      14 ↓39%
      Robbery
      14 ↑133%
      1
      Shoplifting
      270 ↑10%
      59 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓63%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑217%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑16%
      11 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seasalter is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalkwell safer than Seasalter?

      Chalkwell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,620 crimes in the last 12 months. Seasalter has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 420 crimes. Seasalter scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chalkwell vs Seasalter?

      Chalkwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seasalter shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chalkwell and Seasalter?

      In Chalkwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In Seasalter, it is Violent Crime (156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalkwell and Seasalter?

      Chalkwell recorded 405 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seasalter recorded 43. 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 Seasalter?

      Violent crime in Chalkwell totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 156 in Seasalter. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chalkwell and Seasalter 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%). Seasalter recorded 551 crimes previously (now 420, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalkwell and Seasalter?

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

      Which police force covers Chalkwell and Seasalter?

      Chalkwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Seasalter 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 Seasalter?

      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 Seasalter on a crime map?

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