Barton vs Bearsted & Downswood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barton 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 Barton safer than Bearsted & Downswood?
Barton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 622 crimes. Bearsted & Downswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barton vs Bearsted & Downswood?
Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — 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 Barton and Bearsted & Downswood?
In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 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 Barton and Bearsted & Downswood?
Barton recorded 414 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 Barton vs Bearsted & Downswood?
Violent crime in Barton totalled 952 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 Barton and Bearsted & Downswood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barton recorded 1,976 crimes (now 2,159, a change of +9.3%). Bearsted & Downswood recorded 492 crimes previously (now 622, +26.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton 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. Barton has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Bearsted & Downswood has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barton and Bearsted & Downswood?
Barton 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 Barton 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 Barton or Bearsted & Downswood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barton and Bearsted & Downswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.