West Wickham vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    West Wickham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      97/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      West Wickham vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      West Wickham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,995 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      97/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Wickham
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      97/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,995
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,702
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↓15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Wickham
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      719 ↑18%
      1 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      296 ↑36%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      130 ↑5%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      245 ↑19%
      2
      Burglary
      71 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓23%
      2 ↑0%
      Drugs
      42 ↑27%
      0
      Public Order
      84 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      37 ↑42%
      0
      Shoplifting
      181 ↑132%
      0
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑27%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓53%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 97/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Wickham safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West Wickham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,995 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 97/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Wickham vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West Wickham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -15.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In West Wickham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (719 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West Wickham recorded 296 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 1. 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 West Wickham vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in West Wickham totalled 719 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Wickham recorded 1,702 crimes (now 1,995, a change of +17.2%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 13 crimes previously (now 11, -15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. West Wickham has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West Wickham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 West Wickham and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 West Wickham or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

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

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