Edenbridge South and West vs Rochester West and Borstal

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Edenbridge South and West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Rochester West and Borstal Kent Police

      Edenbridge South and West vs Rochester West and Borstal Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Edenbridge South and West
      Kent Police
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rochester West and Borstal
      Kent Police
      1,777 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.2% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edenbridge South and West
      B Rochester West and Borstal
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      350
      1,777
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      500
      2,228
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30%
      ↓20.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edenbridge South and West
      B Rochester West and Borstal
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓53%
      694 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↓7%
      367 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑10%
      99 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑56%
      82 ↓33%
      Burglary
      8 ↓58%
      47 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓25%
      138 ↓18%
      Drugs
      10 ↓29%
      84 ↑33%
      Public Order
      14 ↑0%
      65 ↓36%
      Robbery
      4
      18 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓4%
      78 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      8 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      15 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      74 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Edenbridge South and West is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edenbridge South and West safer than Rochester West and Borstal?

      Edenbridge South and West has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 350 crimes in the last 12 months. Rochester West and Borstal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,777 crimes. Edenbridge South and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edenbridge South and West vs Rochester West and Borstal?

      Edenbridge South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rochester West and Borstal shows -20.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal?

      In Edenbridge South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Rochester West and Borstal, it is Violent Crime (694 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal?

      Edenbridge South and West recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rochester West and Borstal recorded 367. 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 Edenbridge South and West vs Rochester West and Borstal?

      Violent crime in Edenbridge South and West totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 694 in Rochester West and Borstal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edenbridge South and West recorded 500 crimes (now 350, a change of -30%). Rochester West and Borstal recorded 2,228 crimes previously (now 1,777, -20.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal?

      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. Edenbridge South and West has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Rochester West and Borstal has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal?

      Edenbridge South and West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rochester West and Borstal 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 Edenbridge South and West and Rochester West and Borstal?

      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 Edenbridge South and West or Rochester West and Borstal on a crime map?

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

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