Ascot vs Kentwood and Tilehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ascot Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Kentwood and Tilehurst Thames Valley Police

      Ascot vs Kentwood and Tilehurst Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ascot
      Thames Valley Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      14.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Thames Valley Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ascot
      B Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      849
      1,685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      928
      1,467
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑14.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ascot
      B Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓7%
      550 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑7%
      197 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑5%
      104 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑4%
      68 ↓28%
      Burglary
      53 ↓38%
      63 ↑31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑9%
      136 ↑11%
      Drugs
      24 ↑20%
      41 ↑32%
      Public Order
      71 ↑0%
      101 ↑23%
      Robbery
      3 ↓63%
      27 ↑59%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓42%
      332 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓42%
      17 ↑31%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      12 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↓53%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓25%
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ascot is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ascot safer than Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      Ascot has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 849 crimes in the last 12 months. Kentwood and Tilehurst has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,685 crimes. Ascot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ascot vs Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      Ascot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kentwood and Tilehurst shows +14.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      In Ascot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Kentwood and Tilehurst, it is Violent Crime (550 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      Ascot recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 197. 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 Ascot vs Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      Violent crime in Ascot totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 550 in Kentwood and Tilehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ascot recorded 928 crimes (now 849, a change of -8.5%). Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 1,467 crimes previously (now 1,685, +14.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      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. Ascot has a resolution rate of 14.1% and Kentwood and Tilehurst has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      Ascot falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Kentwood and Tilehurst is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ascot and Kentwood and Tilehurst?

      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 Ascot or Kentwood and Tilehurst on a crime map?

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

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