Rainham South West vs Shepway
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rainham South West vs Shepway Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rainham South West safer than Shepway?
Rainham South West has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepway has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,479 crimes. Rainham South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rainham South West vs Shepway?
Rainham South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +57.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepway shows +26.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rainham South West and Shepway?
In Rainham South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Shepway, it is Violent Crime (514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainham South West and Shepway?
Rainham South West recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepway recorded 289. 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 West vs Shepway?
Violent crime in Rainham South West totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 514 in Shepway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rainham South West and Shepway in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainham South West recorded 475 crimes (now 748, a change of +57.5%). Shepway recorded 1,172 crimes previously (now 1,479, +26.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainham South West and Shepway?
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 West has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Shepway has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rainham South West and Shepway?
Rainham South West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Shepway 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 West and Shepway?
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 West or Shepway on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainham South West and Shepway. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.