Luton vs Rochester West and Borstal

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Luton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Rochester West and Borstal Kent Police

      Luton vs Rochester West and Borstal Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      2,534 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.9% trend
      27.3% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Luton
      B Rochester West and Borstal
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,534
      1,777
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,585
      2,228
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.9%
      ↓20.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton
      B Rochester West and Borstal
      Violent Crime
      1,020 ↑44%
      694 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      527 ↑149%
      367 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      141 ↑48%
      99 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↑55%
      82 ↓33%
      Burglary
      49 ↑7%
      47 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↑26%
      138 ↓18%
      Drugs
      102 ↑76%
      84 ↑33%
      Public Order
      110 ↑55%
      65 ↓36%
      Robbery
      22 ↑144%
      18 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑49%
      78 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑50%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑267%
      8 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑107%
      15 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      89 ↑68%
      74 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rochester West and Borstal is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton safer than Rochester West and Borstal?

      Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,534 crimes in the last 12 months. Rochester West and Borstal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,777 crimes. Rochester West and Borstal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Luton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Luton and Rochester West and Borstal?

      In Luton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 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 Luton and Rochester West and Borstal?

      Luton recorded 527 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 Luton vs Rochester West and Borstal?

      Violent crime in Luton totalled 1,020 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 Luton and Rochester West and Borstal in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton recorded 1,585 crimes (now 2,534, a change of +59.9%). Rochester West and Borstal recorded 2,228 crimes previously (now 1,777, -20.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton 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. Luton has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Luton and Rochester West and Borstal?

      Luton 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 Luton 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 Luton or Rochester West and Borstal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton 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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