Rochester East and Warren Wood vs Salmestone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Rochester East and Warren Wood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Salmestone Kent Police

      Rochester East and Warren Wood vs Salmestone Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Rochester East and Warren Wood
      Kent Police
      1,522 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.8% trend
      28.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Salmestone
      Kent Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rochester East and Warren Wood
      B Salmestone
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,522
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,113
      833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.8%
      ↑46.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rochester East and Warren Wood
      B Salmestone
      Violent Crime
      579 ↑19%
      548 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑87%
      217 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      115 ↑83%
      74 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓7%
      36 ↑33%
      Burglary
      36 ↑33%
      24 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↑49%
      87 ↑7%
      Drugs
      64 ↑205%
      44 ↑26%
      Public Order
      66 ↑16%
      58 ↑5%
      Robbery
      14 ↑133%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      169 ↑31%
      72 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      6
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      15 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑20%
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rochester East and Warren Wood is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rochester East and Warren Wood safer than Salmestone?

      Rochester East and Warren Wood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,522 crimes in the last 12 months. Salmestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rochester East and Warren Wood vs Salmestone?

      Rochester East and Warren Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salmestone shows +46.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone?

      In Rochester East and Warren Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (579 incidents). In Salmestone, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone?

      Rochester East and Warren Wood recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salmestone recorded 217. 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 Rochester East and Warren Wood vs Salmestone?

      Violent crime in Rochester East and Warren Wood totalled 579 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Salmestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rochester East and Warren Wood recorded 1,113 crimes (now 1,522, a change of +36.8%). Salmestone recorded 833 crimes previously (now 1,224, +46.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone?

      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. Rochester East and Warren Wood has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Salmestone has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone?

      Rochester East and Warren Wood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Salmestone 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 Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone?

      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 Rochester East and Warren Wood or Salmestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rochester East and Warren Wood and Salmestone. 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.