Chestfield vs Tankerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Chestfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Tankerton Kent Police

      Chestfield vs Tankerton Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Chestfield
      Kent Police
      309 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Tankerton
      Kent Police
      617 crimes / 12m
      ↑288.1% trend
      40.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chestfield
      B Tankerton
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      309
      617
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      374
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.4%
      ↑288.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.8%
      40.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chestfield
      B Tankerton
      Violent Crime
      79 ↓44%
      176 ↑189%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑62%
      107 ↑463%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓12%
      32 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑42%
      35 ↑106%
      Burglary
      14 ↑100%
      21 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓36%
      68 ↑750%
      Drugs
      12 ↑9%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      9 ↓63%
      14 ↑56%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓6%
      138 ↑1433%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓50%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chestfield is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chestfield safer than Tankerton?

      Chestfield has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 309 crimes in the last 12 months. Tankerton has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 617 crimes. Chestfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chestfield vs Tankerton?

      Chestfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tankerton shows +288.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chestfield and Tankerton?

      In Chestfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Tankerton, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chestfield and Tankerton?

      Chestfield recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tankerton recorded 107. 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 Tankerton?

      Violent crime in Chestfield totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 in Tankerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chestfield and Tankerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chestfield recorded 374 crimes (now 309, a change of -17.4%). Tankerton recorded 159 crimes previously (now 617, +288.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chestfield and Tankerton?

      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 43.8% and Tankerton has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chestfield and Tankerton?

      Chestfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tankerton 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 Tankerton?

      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 Tankerton on a crime map?

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

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