Pelham vs Sandwich

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Pelham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Sandwich Kent Police

      Pelham vs Sandwich Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Pelham
      Kent Police
      1,190 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.3% trend
      41.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Sandwich
      Kent Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      23.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pelham
      B Sandwich
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,190
      487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      566
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑99.3%
      ↓14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.8%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pelham
      B Sandwich
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑87%
      209 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑243%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      107 ↑55%
      26 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑15%
      15 ↓62%
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      7 ↓59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑78%
      42 ↓26%
      Drugs
      47 ↑124%
      13 ↓19%
      Public Order
      50 ↑56%
      23 ↑0%
      Robbery
      19 ↑850%
      2
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑1133%
      31 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑117%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      1 ↓86%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑50%
      23 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandwich is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pelham safer than Sandwich?

      Pelham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,190 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandwich has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 487 crimes. Sandwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pelham vs Sandwich?

      Pelham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +99.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandwich shows -14% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pelham and Sandwich?

      In Pelham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In Sandwich, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pelham and Sandwich?

      Pelham recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandwich recorded 91. 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 Pelham vs Sandwich?

      Violent crime in Pelham totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Sandwich. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pelham and Sandwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pelham recorded 597 crimes (now 1,190, a change of +99.3%). Sandwich recorded 566 crimes previously (now 487, -14%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pelham and Sandwich?

      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. Pelham has a resolution rate of 41.8% and Sandwich has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pelham and Sandwich?

      Pelham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sandwich 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 Pelham and Sandwich?

      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 Pelham or Sandwich on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.