Pelham vs Swalecliffe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Pelham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Swalecliffe Kent Police

      Pelham vs Swalecliffe Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Pelham
      Kent Police
      1,190 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.3% trend
      41.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Swalecliffe
      Kent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pelham
      B Swalecliffe
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,190
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑99.3%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.8%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pelham
      B Swalecliffe
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑87%
      115 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑243%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      107 ↑55%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑15%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑78%
      20 ↓13%
      Drugs
      47 ↑124%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      50 ↑56%
      13 ↑160%
      Robbery
      19 ↑850%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑1133%
      5
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑117%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑50%
      13 ↑86%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swalecliffe is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 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 Swalecliffe?

      Pelham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,190 crimes in the last 12 months. Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pelham vs Swalecliffe?

      Pelham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +99.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swalecliffe shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pelham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In Swalecliffe, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pelham recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swalecliffe recorded 46. 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 Swalecliffe?

      Violent crime in Pelham totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Swalecliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pelham and Swalecliffe 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%). Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes previously (now 285, +28.4%).

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

      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 Swalecliffe has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pelham and Swalecliffe?

      Pelham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swalecliffe 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 Swalecliffe?

      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 Swalecliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pelham and Swalecliffe. 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.