Walmer vs Whitfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Walmer Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      Walmer vs Whitfield Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walmer
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      409
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      454
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walmer
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      186 ↓17%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑19%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑13%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓63%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑46%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      15 ↓32%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓21%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walmer safer than Whitfield?

      Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 409 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walmer vs Whitfield?

      Walmer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Walmer and Whitfield?

      In Walmer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walmer and Whitfield?

      Walmer recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Whitfield?

      Violent crime in Walmer totalled 186 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walmer recorded 454 crimes (now 409, a change of -9.9%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walmer and Whitfield?

      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 40% and Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walmer and Whitfield?

      Walmer falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

      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 Whitfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walmer and Whitfield. 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.