Cheriton vs Tenterden South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cheriton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Tenterden South Kent Police

      Cheriton vs Tenterden South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cheriton
      Kent Police
      1,137 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tenterden South
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheriton
      B Tenterden South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,137
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      880
      286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.2%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheriton
      B Tenterden South
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑12%
      79 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑23%
      58 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑17%
      16 ↑45%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑32%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓3%
      28 ↓3%
      Drugs
      58 ↑222%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      193 ↑141%
      29 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑32%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tenterden South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheriton safer than Tenterden South?

      Cheriton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,137 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 Cheriton vs Tenterden South?

      Cheriton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.2% — 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 Cheriton and Tenterden South?

      In Cheriton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 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 Cheriton and Tenterden South?

      Cheriton recorded 152 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 Cheriton vs Tenterden South?

      Violent crime in Cheriton totalled 401 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 Cheriton and Tenterden South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheriton recorded 880 crimes (now 1,137, a change of +29.2%). Tenterden South recorded 286 crimes previously (now 243, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheriton 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. Cheriton has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Tenterden South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheriton and Tenterden South?

      Cheriton 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 Cheriton 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 Cheriton or Tenterden South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheriton 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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