Rotherfield vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Rotherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Rotherfield vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.9% trend
      38.1% 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 Rotherfield
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      121
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      70
      19
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑72.9%
      ↓47.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherfield
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑105%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑300%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑73%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 73/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherfield safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Rotherfield has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 121 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 Rotherfield vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Rotherfield and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Rotherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 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 Rotherfield and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Rotherfield recorded 24 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 Rotherfield vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Rotherfield totalled 41 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 Rotherfield and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherfield recorded 70 crimes (now 121, a change of +72.9%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 19 crimes previously (now 10, -47.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield 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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherfield and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Rotherfield falls within the Sussex Police 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 Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherfield 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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