Kemsley vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Kemsley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Kemsley vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kemsley
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      474
      221
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      218
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.4%
      ↑1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsley
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      186 ↑0%
      94 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑65%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      11 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑69%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑70%
      25 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      12 ↑9%
      Public Order
      11 ↓27%
      13 ↑550%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      12 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 221 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kemsley vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Kemsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Kemsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Kemsley recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 22. 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Kemsley totalled 186 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 218 crimes previously (now 221, +1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Kemsley falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kemsley and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. 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.