Ash and New Ash Green vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Ash and New Ash Green Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Ash and New Ash Green vs East Downs Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Ash and New Ash Green
      Kent Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.1% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ash and New Ash Green
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      367
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.1%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ash and New Ash Green
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      101 ↑10%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑242%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑0%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑12%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑35%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      15 ↑67%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓64%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑22%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ash and New Ash Green safer than East Downs?

      Ash and New Ash Green has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 367 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 Ash and New Ash Green vs East Downs?

      Ash and New Ash Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Ash and New Ash Green and East Downs?

      In Ash and New Ash Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (106 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 Ash and New Ash Green and East Downs?

      Ash and New Ash Green recorded 106 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 Ash and New Ash Green vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Ash and New Ash Green totalled 101 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 Ash and New Ash Green and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ash and New Ash Green recorded 280 crimes (now 367, a change of +31.1%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ash and New Ash Green 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. Ash and New Ash Green has a resolution rate of 20.7% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ash and New Ash Green and East Downs?

      Ash and New Ash Green falls within the Kent 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 Ash and New Ash Green 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 Ash and New Ash Green or East Downs on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.