Witham South vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Witham South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Witham South vs East Downs Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Witham South
      Essex Police
      2,915 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Witham South
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,915
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,475
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witham South
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,344 ↓6%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↓19%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      231 ↓20%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↓45%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      115 ↓12%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↓22%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      95 ↓18%
      0
      Public Order
      194 ↓16%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      42 ↑223%
      0
      Shoplifting
      143 ↓49%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑28%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      78 ↓21%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Witham South safer than East Downs?

      Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,915 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Witham South vs East Downs?

      Witham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Witham South and East Downs?

      In Witham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,344 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Witham South and East Downs?

      Witham South recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Witham South vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Witham South totalled 1,344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Witham South and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Witham South recorded 3,475 crimes (now 2,915, a change of -16.1%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Witham South and East Downs?

      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. Witham South has a resolution rate of 30.4% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Witham South and East Downs?

      Witham South falls within the Essex Police boundary. East Downs 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 Witham South and East Downs?

      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 Witham South or East Downs on a crime map?

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

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