Rochester West and Borstal vs Rural Tunbridge Wells

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Rochester West and Borstal Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rural Tunbridge Wells Kent Police

      Rochester West and Borstal vs Rural Tunbridge Wells Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rochester West and Borstal
      Kent Police
      1,777 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.2% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Kent Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rochester West and Borstal
      B Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,777
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,228
      404
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.2%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rochester West and Borstal
      B Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Violent Crime
      694 ↓16%
      104 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      367 ↓11%
      64 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      99 ↓20%
      31 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      82 ↓33%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      47 ↓18%
      23 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓18%
      31 ↓18%
      Drugs
      84 ↑33%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      65 ↓36%
      12 ↓8%
      Robbery
      18 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↓36%
      22 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓46%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      74 ↓48%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rochester West and Borstal safer than Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Rochester West and Borstal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,777 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural Tunbridge Wells has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Rural Tunbridge Wells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rochester West and Borstal vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Rochester West and Borstal shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural Tunbridge Wells shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      In Rochester West and Borstal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Rural Tunbridge Wells, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Rochester West and Borstal recorded 367 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 64. 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 West and Borstal vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Violent crime in Rochester West and Borstal totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Rural Tunbridge Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rochester West and Borstal recorded 2,228 crimes (now 1,777, a change of -20.2%). Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 404 crimes previously (now 332, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      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 West and Borstal has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Rural Tunbridge Wells has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Rochester West and Borstal falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rural Tunbridge Wells 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 West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      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 West and Borstal or Rural Tunbridge Wells on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rochester West and Borstal and Rural Tunbridge Wells. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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