Trench vs Walmer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Trench Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Walmer Kent Police

      Trench vs Walmer Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Trench
      Kent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      32.4% 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 Trench
      B Walmer
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      454
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      457
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Trench
      B Walmer
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓11%
      186 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑29%
      51 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      35 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑9%
      22 ↓63%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      12 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓21%
      51 ↑46%
      Drugs
      30 ↑150%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      17 ↑13%
      15 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↓16%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Trench safer than Walmer?

      Trench has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 454 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Trench vs Walmer?

      Trench shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Trench and Walmer?

      In Trench, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 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 Trench and Walmer?

      Trench recorded 81 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 Trench vs Walmer?

      Violent crime in Trench totalled 197 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 Trench and Walmer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Trench recorded 457 crimes (now 454, a change of -0.7%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Trench 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. Trench has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Trench and Walmer?

      Trench 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 Trench 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 Trench or Walmer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Trench 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.