Strood West vs Tenterden South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Strood West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Tenterden South Kent Police

      Strood West vs Tenterden South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Strood West
      Kent Police
      1,318 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      34.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tenterden South
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Strood West
      B Tenterden South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,318
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,227
      286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Strood West
      B Tenterden South
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑0%
      79 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑48%
      58 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓21%
      16 ↑45%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↑18%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      35 ↑6%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑9%
      28 ↓3%
      Drugs
      44 ↑57%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      52 ↓10%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑17%
      29 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓8%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tenterden South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Strood West safer than Tenterden South?

      Strood West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,318 crimes in the last 12 months. Tenterden South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 243 crimes. Tenterden South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Strood West vs Tenterden South?

      Strood West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tenterden South shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Strood West and Tenterden South?

      In Strood West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 incidents). In Tenterden South, it is Violent Crime (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Strood West and Tenterden South?

      Strood West recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tenterden South recorded 58. 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 Tenterden South?

      Violent crime in Strood West totalled 614 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 79 in Tenterden South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Strood West and Tenterden South 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%). Tenterden South recorded 286 crimes previously (now 243, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Strood West and Tenterden South?

      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 Tenterden South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Strood West and Tenterden South?

      Strood West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tenterden South 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 Tenterden South?

      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 Tenterden South on a crime map?

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

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