Seasalter vs Sherwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Seasalter Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sherwood Kent Police

      Seasalter vs Sherwood Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Seasalter
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sherwood
      Kent Police
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seasalter
      B Sherwood
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      420
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      1,062
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seasalter
      B Sherwood
      Violent Crime
      156 ↓18%
      341 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓17%
      237 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓44%
      66 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑26%
      41 ↓13%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      31 ↑94%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓54%
      112 ↑33%
      Drugs
      18 ↑100%
      27 ↓21%
      Public Order
      14 ↓39%
      48 ↓2%
      Robbery
      1
      11 ↑175%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓33%
      104 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      30 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seasalter is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seasalter safer than Sherwood?

      Seasalter has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Sherwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Seasalter scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seasalter vs Sherwood?

      Seasalter shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sherwood shows +0.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seasalter and Sherwood?

      In Seasalter, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (156 incidents). In Sherwood, it is Violent Crime (341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seasalter and Sherwood?

      Seasalter recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sherwood recorded 237. 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 Seasalter vs Sherwood?

      Violent crime in Seasalter totalled 156 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 341 in Sherwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seasalter and Sherwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seasalter recorded 551 crimes (now 420, a change of -23.8%). Sherwood recorded 1,062 crimes previously (now 1,064, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seasalter and Sherwood?

      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. Seasalter has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Sherwood has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seasalter and Sherwood?

      Seasalter falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sherwood 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 Seasalter and Sherwood?

      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 Seasalter or Sherwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seasalter and Sherwood. 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.