Walmer vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Walmer Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Walmer vs Weald North Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walmer
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      466
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walmer
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      218 ↑3%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↑55%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑3%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓63%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑25%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      14 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      20 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑267%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Other Crime
      15 ↓6%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walmer safer than Weald North?

      Walmer has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walmer vs Weald North?

      Walmer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Walmer and Weald North?

      In Walmer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walmer and Weald North?

      Walmer recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Walmer vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Walmer totalled 218 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Walmer and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walmer recorded 440 crimes (now 466, a change of +5.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walmer and Weald North?

      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. Walmer has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walmer and Weald North?

      Walmer falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Walmer and Weald North?

      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 Walmer or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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