Northwood vs Walmer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Northwood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Northwood vs Walmer Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Kent Police
      1,526 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.4% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,526
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,227
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.4%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      585 ↑32%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      212 ↑25%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑7%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓13%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      14 ↓70%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↑32%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      54 ↑116%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      64 ↑19%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      17 ↑240%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      241 ↑31%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓44%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑62%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood safer than Walmer?

      Northwood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,526 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Walmer?

      Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walmer shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Walmer?

      In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Walmer, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Walmer?

      Northwood recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walmer recorded 51. 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 Northwood vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Northwood totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Walmer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northwood and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 1,227 crimes (now 1,526, a change of +24.4%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Walmer?

      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. Northwood has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood and Walmer?

      Northwood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walmer 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 Northwood and Walmer?

      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 Northwood or Walmer on a crime map?

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

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