Newington vs Tenterden South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Newington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Tenterden South Kent Police

      Newington vs Tenterden South Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Kent Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.5% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tenterden South
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newington
      B Tenterden South
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,182
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      824
      286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.5%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newington
      B Tenterden South
      Violent Crime
      616 ↑58%
      79 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑54%
      58 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      72 ↑14%
      16 ↑45%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑67%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      16 ↓48%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑42%
      28 ↓3%
      Drugs
      57 ↑111%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      53 ↑23%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓7%
      29 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑15%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓10%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tenterden South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newington safer than Tenterden South?

      Newington has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Tenterden South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 243 crimes. Tenterden South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newington vs Tenterden South?

      Newington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tenterden South shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newington and Tenterden South?

      In Newington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (616 incidents). In Tenterden South, it is Violent Crime (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newington and Tenterden South?

      Newington recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tenterden South 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 Newington vs Tenterden South?

      Violent crime in Newington totalled 616 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 79 in Tenterden South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newington and Tenterden South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newington recorded 824 crimes (now 1,182, a change of +43.5%). Tenterden South recorded 286 crimes previously (now 243, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newington and Tenterden South?

      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. Newington has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Tenterden South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newington and Tenterden South?

      Newington falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tenterden South 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 Newington and Tenterden South?

      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 Newington or Tenterden South on a crime map?

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

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