Bearsted & Downswood vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bearsted & Downswood vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Bearsted & Downswood safer than Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 109 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows -4.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 17. 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 Bearsted & Downswood vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bearsted & Downswood recorded 492 crimes (now 622, a change of +26.4%). Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 114 crimes previously (now 109, -4.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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. Bearsted & Downswood has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?
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 Bearsted & Downswood or Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.