Gillingham South vs Wincheap

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
      8/100
      Wincheap Kent Police

      Gillingham South vs Wincheap 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wincheap
      Kent Police
      1,072 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gillingham South
      B Wincheap
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,887
      1,072
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,677
      1,134
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham South
      B Wincheap
      Violent Crime
      1,837 ↑18%
      281 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      804 ↑84%
      189 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      288 ↑40%
      74 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↑39%
      41 ↓55%
      Burglary
      96 ↑0%
      27 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      412 ↑22%
      124 ↑12%
      Drugs
      180 ↑80%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      289 ↑36%
      39 ↑5%
      Robbery
      73 ↑70%
      21 ↑2000%
      Shoplifting
      438 ↑31%
      206 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑30%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑79%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑38%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      123 ↑13%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wincheap is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 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 Wincheap?

      Gillingham South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,887 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincheap has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,072 crimes. Wincheap scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gillingham South vs Wincheap?

      Gillingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wincheap shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gillingham South and Wincheap?

      In Gillingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 incidents). In Wincheap, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gillingham South and Wincheap?

      Gillingham South recorded 804 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincheap recorded 189. 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 Wincheap?

      Violent crime in Gillingham South totalled 1,837 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Wincheap. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gillingham South and Wincheap 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%). Wincheap recorded 1,134 crimes previously (now 1,072, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham South and Wincheap?

      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 Wincheap has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gillingham South and Wincheap?

      Gillingham South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wincheap 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 Wincheap?

      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 Wincheap on a crime map?

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

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