Gillingham South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham South Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Gillingham South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham South
      Kent Police
      4,887 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gillingham South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,887
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,677
      23
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓47.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      1,837 ↑18%
      1 ↓86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      804 ↑84%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      288 ↑40%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↑39%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      96 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      412 ↑22%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      180 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      289 ↑36%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      73 ↑70%
      0
      Shoplifting
      438 ↑31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑79%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      123 ↑13%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gillingham South safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Gillingham South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,887 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gillingham South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Gillingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -47.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Gillingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Gillingham South recorded 804 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 1. 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 Gillingham South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Gillingham South totalled 1,837 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham South recorded 3,677 crimes (now 4,887, a change of +32.9%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 23 crimes previously (now 12, -47.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. Gillingham South has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Gillingham South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 Gillingham South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 Gillingham South or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

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

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