Strood West vs Temple Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Strood West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Temple Hill Kent Police

      Strood West vs Temple Hill Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Strood West
      Kent Police
      1,318 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Temple Hill
      Kent Police
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.8% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Strood West
      B Temple Hill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,318
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,227
      1,221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↑37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Strood West
      B Temple Hill
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑0%
      635 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑48%
      251 ↑92%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓21%
      89 ↑93%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↑18%
      95 ↑30%
      Burglary
      35 ↑6%
      46 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑9%
      151 ↑9%
      Drugs
      44 ↑57%
      85 ↑67%
      Public Order
      52 ↓10%
      70 ↓5%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑17%
      166 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      9 ↑29%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓8%
      49 ↑69%
      Overall Verdict
      A Strood West is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Strood West safer than Temple Hill?

      Strood West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,318 crimes in the last 12 months. Temple Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Strood West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Strood West vs Temple Hill?

      Strood West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Temple Hill shows +37.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Strood West and Temple Hill?

      In Strood West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 incidents). In Temple Hill, it is Violent Crime (635 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Strood West and Temple Hill?

      Strood West recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Temple Hill recorded 251. 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 Strood West vs Temple Hill?

      Violent crime in Strood West totalled 614 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 635 in Temple Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Strood West and Temple Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Strood West recorded 1,227 crimes (now 1,318, a change of +7.4%). Temple Hill recorded 1,221 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Strood West and Temple Hill?

      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. Strood West has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Temple Hill has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Strood West and Temple Hill?

      Strood West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Temple Hill 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 Strood West and Temple Hill?

      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 Strood West or Temple Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Strood West and Temple Hill. 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.