Tenterden South vs Watling

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Tenterden South Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watling Kent Police

      Tenterden South vs Watling Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Tenterden South
      Kent Police
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watling
      Kent Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tenterden South
      B Watling
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      243
      1,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      286
      1,502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15%
      ↑26.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tenterden South
      B Watling
      Violent Crime
      79 ↓24%
      712 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑38%
      351 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑45%
      113 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓75%
      122 ↑94%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      44 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓3%
      167 ↑16%
      Drugs
      9 ↑200%
      63 ↑40%
      Public Order
      8 ↓38%
      74 ↓10%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓48%
      132 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      0
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      14 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tenterden South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tenterden South safer than Watling?

      Tenterden South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 243 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. Tenterden South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tenterden South vs Watling?

      Tenterden South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Tenterden South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Tenterden South recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 Tenterden South vs Watling?

      Violent crime in Tenterden South totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tenterden South and Watling in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tenterden South recorded 286 crimes (now 243, a change of -15%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).

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

      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. Tenterden South has a resolution rate of 0% and Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tenterden South and Watling?

      Tenterden South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Watling 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 Tenterden South and Watling?

      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 Tenterden South or Watling on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tenterden South and Watling. 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.