Kemsley vs Walderslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Kemsley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Walderslade Kent Police

      Kemsley vs Walderslade Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Walderslade
      Kent Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↑95.9% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kemsley
      B Walderslade
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      474
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.4%
      ↑95.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsley
      B Walderslade
      Violent Crime
      186 ↑0%
      103 ↑87%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑65%
      58 ↑205%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      10 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑69%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑70%
      16 ↑60%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      11 ↓27%
      9 ↑80%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      3
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walderslade is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kemsley safer than Walderslade?

      Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Walderslade has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 237 crimes. Walderslade scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kemsley vs Walderslade?

      Kemsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walderslade shows +95.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kemsley and Walderslade?

      In Kemsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 incidents). In Walderslade, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kemsley and Walderslade?

      Kemsley recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walderslade recorded 58. 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 Kemsley vs Walderslade?

      Violent crime in Kemsley totalled 186 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Walderslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kemsley and Walderslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kemsley recorded 397 crimes (now 474, a change of +19.4%). Walderslade recorded 121 crimes previously (now 237, +95.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsley and Walderslade?

      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. Kemsley has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Walderslade has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kemsley and Walderslade?

      Kemsley falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walderslade 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 Kemsley and Walderslade?

      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 Kemsley or Walderslade on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.