Riverview Park vs Walmer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Riverview Park Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Riverview Park vs Walmer Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Riverview Park
      Kent Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Riverview Park
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      587
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑119.9%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverview Park
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      222 ↑158%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑104%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑111%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑11%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      22 ↑340%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑88%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      17 ↑240%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      23 ↑667%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      9 ↑800%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑91%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverview Park safer than Walmer?

      Riverview Park has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverview Park vs Walmer?

      Riverview Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +119.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walmer shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Riverview Park and Walmer?

      In Riverview Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (222 incidents). In Walmer, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverview Park and Walmer?

      Riverview Park recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walmer recorded 51. 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 Riverview Park vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Riverview Park totalled 222 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Walmer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Riverview Park and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverview Park recorded 267 crimes (now 587, a change of +119.9%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverview Park and Walmer?

      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. Riverview Park has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverview Park and Walmer?

      Riverview Park falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walmer 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 Riverview Park and Walmer?

      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 Riverview Park or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverview Park and Walmer. 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.