West St Leonards vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    West St Leonards Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      West St Leonards vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      West St Leonards
      Sussex Police
      648 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      42.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West St Leonards
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      648
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      630
      23
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓47.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West St Leonards
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓22%
      1 ↓86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑13%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓7%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓16%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      20 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑8%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      16 ↑167%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      67 ↑31%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑53%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West St Leonards safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West St Leonards has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 648 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      West St Leonards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -47.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West St Leonards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 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 West St Leonards and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West St Leonards recorded 108 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 St Leonards vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in West St Leonards totalled 195 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 St Leonards and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West St Leonards recorded 630 crimes (now 648, a change of +2.9%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 23 crimes previously (now 12, -47.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West St Leonards 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 St Leonards has a resolution rate of 42.4% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West St Leonards and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      West St Leonards 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 West St Leonards 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 St Leonards or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West St Leonards 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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