Watton vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Watton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Watton vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Watton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      732 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Watton
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      732
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,078
      19
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32.1%
      ↓47.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watton
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      360 ↓32%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓41%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓23%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓5%
      1
      Burglary
      22 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓45%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      17 ↓11%
      0
      Public Order
      55 ↓26%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑64%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑56%
      0
      Other Crime
      19 ↓51%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watton safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Watton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 732 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Watton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -47.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Watton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (360 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Watton recorded 88 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 Watton vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Watton totalled 360 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 Watton and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watton recorded 1,078 crimes (now 732, a change of -32.1%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 19 crimes previously (now 10, -47.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watton 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. Watton has a resolution rate of 0% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watton and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Watton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Watton 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 Watton or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watton 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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