Chestfield vs Kemsing
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chestfield vs Kemsing 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 Chestfield safer than Kemsing?
Chestfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Kemsing has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 113 crimes. Kemsing scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chestfield vs Kemsing?
Chestfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kemsing shows -38.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chestfield and Kemsing?
In Chestfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Kemsing, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chestfield and Kemsing?
Chestfield recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kemsing recorded 20. 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 Chestfield vs Kemsing?
Violent crime in Chestfield totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Kemsing. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chestfield and Kemsing in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chestfield recorded 382 crimes (now 357, a change of -6.5%). Kemsing recorded 185 crimes previously (now 113, -38.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chestfield and Kemsing?
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. Chestfield has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Kemsing has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chestfield and Kemsing?
Chestfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kemsing 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 Chestfield and Kemsing?
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 Chestfield or Kemsing on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chestfield and Kemsing. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.