Sevenoaks Kippington vs Walmer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Sevenoaks Kippington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Sevenoaks Kippington vs Walmer Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Kippington
      Kent Police
      271 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      42.9% 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 Sevenoaks Kippington
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      271
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      238
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sevenoaks Kippington
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      94 ↑36%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑74%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓58%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑17%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      9 ↓61%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓8%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      13 ↓13%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑575%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sevenoaks Kippington is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sevenoaks Kippington safer than Walmer?

      Sevenoaks Kippington has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 271 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Sevenoaks Kippington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sevenoaks Kippington vs Walmer?

      Sevenoaks Kippington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — 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 Sevenoaks Kippington and Walmer?

      In Sevenoaks Kippington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 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 Sevenoaks Kippington and Walmer?

      Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 47 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 Sevenoaks Kippington vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Sevenoaks Kippington totalled 94 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 Sevenoaks Kippington and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 238 crimes (now 271, a change of +13.9%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington 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. Sevenoaks Kippington has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sevenoaks Kippington and Walmer?

      Sevenoaks Kippington 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 Sevenoaks Kippington 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 Sevenoaks Kippington or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sevenoaks Kippington 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.