Teynham and Lynsted vs Walderslade

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Teynham and Lynsted Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Walderslade Kent Police

      Teynham and Lynsted vs Walderslade Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Teynham and Lynsted
      Kent Police
      536 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Walderslade
      Kent Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↑95.9% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Teynham and Lynsted
      B Walderslade
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      536
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.9%
      ↑95.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Teynham and Lynsted
      B Walderslade
      Violent Crime
      183 ↓3%
      103 ↑87%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↑114%
      58 ↑205%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑18%
      10 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑18%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      23 ↑64%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓2%
      16 ↑60%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      25 ↑4%
      9 ↑80%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      14 ↑17%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      3
      Other Crime
      18 ↑20%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Teynham and Lynsted safer than Walderslade?

      Teynham and Lynsted has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 536 crimes in the last 12 months. Walderslade has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 237 crimes. Walderslade scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Teynham and Lynsted vs Walderslade?

      Teynham and Lynsted shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walderslade shows +95.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade?

      In Teynham and Lynsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (183 incidents). In Walderslade, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade?

      Teynham and Lynsted recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walderslade 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 Teynham and Lynsted vs Walderslade?

      Violent crime in Teynham and Lynsted totalled 183 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Walderslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Teynham and Lynsted recorded 436 crimes (now 536, a change of +22.9%). Walderslade recorded 121 crimes previously (now 237, +95.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade?

      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. Teynham and Lynsted has a resolution rate of 30% and Walderslade has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade?

      Teynham and Lynsted falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walderslade 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 Teynham and Lynsted and Walderslade?

      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 Teynham and Lynsted or Walderslade on a crime map?

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

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