Aylesford North & North Downs vs Rainham South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Aylesford North & North Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Rainham South West Kent Police

      Aylesford North & North Downs vs Rainham South West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Aylesford North & North Downs
      Kent Police
      173 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Rainham South West
      Kent Police
      965 crimes / 12m
      ↑100.2% trend
      33.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Rainham South West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      173
      965
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      175
      482
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑100.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      33.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Rainham South West
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓17%
      330 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑31%
      180 ↑125%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑67%
      99 ↑219%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓31%
      46 ↑119%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      23 ↑130%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓19%
      84 ↑127%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      40 ↑74%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      2
      95 ↑126%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑450%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      25 ↑92%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aylesford North & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford North & North Downs safer than Rainham South West?

      Aylesford North & North Downs has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 173 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham South West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 965 crimes. Aylesford North & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford North & North Downs vs Rainham South West?

      Aylesford North & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham South West shows +100.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South West?

      In Aylesford North & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (51 incidents). In Rainham South West, it is Violent Crime (330 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South West?

      Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham South West recorded 180. 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 Aylesford North & North Downs vs Rainham South West?

      Violent crime in Aylesford North & North Downs totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 330 in Rainham South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 175 crimes (now 173, a change of -1.1%). Rainham South West recorded 482 crimes previously (now 965, +100.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South 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. Aylesford North & North Downs has a resolution rate of 20% and Rainham South West has 33.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South West?

      Aylesford North & North Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rainham South 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 Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South 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 Aylesford North & North Downs or Rainham South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford North & North Downs and Rainham South West. 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.