Maxton & Elms Vale vs Tankerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Maxton & Elms Vale Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Tankerton Kent Police

      Maxton & Elms Vale vs Tankerton Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Maxton & Elms Vale
      Kent Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Tankerton
      Kent Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑157.1% trend
      47.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maxton & Elms Vale
      B Tankerton
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      606
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      717
      149
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↑157.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maxton & Elms Vale
      B Tankerton
      Violent Crime
      258 ↓32%
      116 ↑71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↑47%
      54 ↑260%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑35%
      34 ↑240%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      16 ↑129%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓30%
      38 ↑443%
      Drugs
      17 ↑31%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      29 ↓22%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑190%
      78 ↑680%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓26%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tankerton is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maxton & Elms Vale safer than Tankerton?

      Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 606 crimes in the last 12 months. Tankerton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Tankerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maxton & Elms Vale vs Tankerton?

      Maxton & Elms Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tankerton shows +157.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton?

      In Maxton & Elms Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 incidents). In Tankerton, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton?

      Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tankerton recorded 54. 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 Maxton & Elms Vale vs Tankerton?

      Violent crime in Maxton & Elms Vale totalled 258 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Tankerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maxton & Elms Vale recorded 717 crimes (now 606, a change of -15.5%). Tankerton recorded 149 crimes previously (now 383, +157.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton?

      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. Maxton & Elms Vale has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Tankerton has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton?

      Maxton & Elms Vale falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tankerton 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 Maxton & Elms Vale and Tankerton?

      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 Maxton & Elms Vale or Tankerton on a crime map?

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

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