Chalkwell vs Trench
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chalkwell vs Trench 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 Chalkwell safer than Trench?
Chalkwell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,620 crimes in the last 12 months. Trench has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 454 crimes. Trench scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chalkwell vs Trench?
Chalkwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Trench shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chalkwell and Trench?
In Chalkwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In Trench, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalkwell and Trench?
Chalkwell recorded 405 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trench recorded 81. 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 Trench?
Violent crime in Chalkwell totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Trench. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chalkwell and Trench 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%). Trench recorded 457 crimes previously (now 454, -0.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalkwell and Trench?
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 Trench has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chalkwell and Trench?
Chalkwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Trench 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 Trench?
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 Trench on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalkwell and Trench. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.