North Downs West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    North Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      North Downs West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Downs West
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      187
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      23
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓47.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Downs West
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓27%
      1 ↓86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓41%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑41%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓10%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↓62%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Downs West safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Downs West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      North Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -47.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In North Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      North Downs West recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 1. 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 North Downs West vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in North Downs West totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Downs West recorded 240 crimes (now 187, a change of -22.1%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 23 crimes previously (now 12, -47.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. North Downs West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      North Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 North Downs West and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 North Downs West or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

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

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