Rainham South East vs Sherwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Rainham South East Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sherwood Kent Police

      Rainham South East vs Sherwood Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rainham South East
      Kent Police
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sherwood
      Kent Police
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rainham South East
      B Sherwood
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      622
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      523
      1,062
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.9%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rainham South East
      B Sherwood
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑15%
      341 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      123 ↑38%
      237 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑7%
      66 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑31%
      41 ↓13%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      31 ↑94%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑38%
      112 ↑33%
      Drugs
      33 ↑94%
      27 ↓21%
      Public Order
      15 ↓46%
      48 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2
      11 ↑175%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      104 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑0%
      30 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rainham South East is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rainham South East safer than Sherwood?

      Rainham South East has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Sherwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Rainham South East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rainham South East vs Sherwood?

      Rainham South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sherwood shows +0.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rainham South East and Sherwood?

      In Rainham South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 incidents). In Sherwood, it is Violent Crime (341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainham South East and Sherwood?

      Rainham South East recorded 123 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sherwood recorded 237. 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 Rainham South East vs Sherwood?

      Violent crime in Rainham South East totalled 234 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 341 in Sherwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rainham South East and Sherwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainham South East recorded 523 crimes (now 622, a change of +18.9%). Sherwood recorded 1,062 crimes previously (now 1,064, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainham South East and Sherwood?

      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. Rainham South East has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Sherwood has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rainham South East and Sherwood?

      Rainham South East falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sherwood 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 Rainham South East and Sherwood?

      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 Rainham South East or Sherwood on a crime map?

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

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