Barming Heath & Teston vs Bearsted & Downswood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barming Heath & Teston vs Bearsted & Downswood 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 Barming Heath & Teston safer than Bearsted & Downswood?
Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 622 crimes. Barming Heath & Teston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs Bearsted & Downswood?
Barming Heath & Teston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bearsted & Downswood shows +26.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood?
In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Bearsted & Downswood, it is Violent Crime (210 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169. 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 Barming Heath & Teston vs Bearsted & Downswood?
Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 210 in Bearsted & Downswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barming Heath & Teston recorded 237 crimes (now 274, a change of +15.6%). Bearsted & Downswood recorded 492 crimes previously (now 622, +26.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood?
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. Barming Heath & Teston has a resolution rate of 29% and Bearsted & Downswood has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood?
Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Bearsted & Downswood 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 Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood?
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 Barming Heath & Teston or Bearsted & Downswood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and Bearsted & Downswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.