Aylesford North & North Downs vs Walderslade

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Aylesford North & North Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Walderslade Kent Police

      Aylesford North & North Downs vs Walderslade Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Aylesford North & North Downs
      Kent Police
      159 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Walderslade
      Kent Police
      528 crimes / 12m
      ↑417.7% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Walderslade
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      159
      528
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      188
      102
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.4%
      ↑417.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Walderslade
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓34%
      201 ↑390%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑34%
      128 ↑457%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑18%
      44 ↑4300%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      29 ↑190%
      Burglary
      4 ↑33%
      13 ↑225%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓35%
      44 ↑300%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      10 ↑400%
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      17 ↑467%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Shoplifting
      2
      10
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      20 ↑186%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aylesford North & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford North & North Downs safer than Walderslade?

      Aylesford North & North Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 159 crimes in the last 12 months. Walderslade has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 528 crimes. Aylesford North & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford North & North Downs vs Walderslade?

      Aylesford North & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walderslade shows +417.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford North & North Downs and Walderslade?

      In Aylesford North & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (55 incidents). In Walderslade, it is Violent Crime (201 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford North & North Downs and Walderslade?

      Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walderslade recorded 128. 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 Aylesford North & North Downs vs Walderslade?

      Violent crime in Aylesford North & North Downs totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 201 in Walderslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford North & North Downs and Walderslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 188 crimes (now 159, a change of -15.4%). Walderslade recorded 102 crimes previously (now 528, +417.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford North & North Downs 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. Aylesford North & North Downs has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Walderslade has 18.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford North & North Downs and Walderslade?

      Aylesford North & North Downs 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 Aylesford North & North Downs 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 Aylesford North & North Downs or Walderslade on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford North & North Downs and Walderslade. 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.