Barming Heath & Teston vs North Downs East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barming Heath & Teston vs North Downs East 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 North Downs East?
Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. North Downs East has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Barming Heath & Teston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs North Downs East?
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. North Downs East shows -13.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East?
In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In North Downs East, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Downs East recorded 118. 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 North Downs East?
Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in North Downs East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East 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%). North Downs East recorded 635 crimes previously (now 548, -13.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East?
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 North Downs East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East?
Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. North Downs East 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 North Downs East?
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 North Downs East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and North Downs East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.