Roman vs Whitfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Roman Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      Roman vs Whitfield Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Roman
      Kent Police
      1,178 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.1% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Roman
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,178
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      790
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.1%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Roman
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      443 ↑33%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      288 ↑112%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑82%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑32%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↑46%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      41 ↓16%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      11 ↑57%
      3
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑49%
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑10%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitfield is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Roman safer than Whitfield?

      Roman has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,178 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Whitfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Roman vs Whitfield?

      Roman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Roman and Whitfield?

      In Roman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (443 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Roman and Whitfield?

      Roman recorded 288 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Roman vs Whitfield?

      Violent crime in Roman totalled 443 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Roman and Whitfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Roman recorded 790 crimes (now 1,178, a change of +49.1%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Roman and Whitfield?

      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. Roman has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Roman and Whitfield?

      Roman falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitfield 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 Roman and Whitfield?

      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 Roman or Whitfield on a crime map?

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

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