Bearsted & Downswood vs Downs North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bearsted & Downswood 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 Bearsted & Downswood safer than Downs North?
Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 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 Bearsted & Downswood vs Downs North?
Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — 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 Bearsted & Downswood and Downs North?
In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 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 Bearsted & Downswood and Downs North?
Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169 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 Bearsted & Downswood vs Downs North?
Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 210 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 Bearsted & Downswood and Downs North 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%). Downs North recorded 108 crimes previously (now 94, -13%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood 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. Bearsted & Downswood has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Downs North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Downs North?
Bearsted & Downswood 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 Bearsted & Downswood 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 Bearsted & Downswood or Downs North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and Downs North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.