Aylesford North & North Downs vs Downs North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aylesford North & North Downs vs Downs North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aylesford North & North Downs safer than Downs North?
Aylesford North & North Downs has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 crimes in the last 12 months. Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 94 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aylesford North & North Downs vs Downs North?
Aylesford North & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downs North shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North?
In Aylesford North & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 incidents). In Downs North, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North?
Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downs North recorded 15. 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 Aylesford North & North Downs vs Downs North?
Violent crime in Aylesford North & North Downs totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Downs North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 162 crimes (now 181, a change of +11.7%). Downs North recorded 108 crimes previously (now 94, -13%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North?
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. Aylesford North & North Downs has a resolution rate of 53.8% and Downs North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North?
Aylesford North & North Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Downs North 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 Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North?
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 Aylesford North & North Downs or Downs North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford North & North Downs and Downs North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.