Selsey North and South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Selsey North and South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Selsey North and South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Selsey North and South
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      32.5% 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 Selsey North and South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      649
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      695
      19
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓47.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsey North and South
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      226 ↓16%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      189 ↑36%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓57%
      1
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑37%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      0
      Public Order
      59 ↑5%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selsey North and South safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Selsey North and South has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 649 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 Selsey North and South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Selsey North and South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — 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 Selsey North and South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Selsey North and South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 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 Selsey North and South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Selsey North and South recorded 189 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 Selsey North and South vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Selsey North and South totalled 226 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 Selsey North and South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsey North and South recorded 695 crimes (now 649, a change of -6.6%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 19 crimes previously (now 10, -47.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsey North and South 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. Selsey North and South has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selsey North and South and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Selsey North and South 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 Selsey North and South 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 Selsey North and South or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsey North and South 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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