Bearsted & Downswood vs Mill Hill

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Bearsted & Downswood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Mill Hill Kent Police

      Bearsted & Downswood vs Mill Hill Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Bearsted & Downswood
      Kent Police
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Mill Hill
      Kent Police
      500 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Mill Hill
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      622
      500
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      492
      527
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↓5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Mill Hill
      Violent Crime
      210 ↑4%
      253 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↑80%
      69 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑4%
      35 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑5%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑64%
      44 ↓25%
      Drugs
      15 ↑36%
      16 ↑60%
      Public Order
      17 ↑13%
      13 ↓48%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓15%
      18 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑100%
      18 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mill Hill is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bearsted & Downswood safer than Mill Hill?

      Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Mill Hill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 500 crimes. Mill Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs Mill Hill?

      Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mill Hill shows -5.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill?

      In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Mill Hill, it is Violent Crime (253 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill?

      Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mill Hill recorded 69. 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 Mill Hill?

      Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 253 in Mill Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill 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%). Mill Hill recorded 527 crimes previously (now 500, -5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill?

      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 Mill Hill has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill?

      Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Mill Hill 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 Mill Hill?

      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 Mill Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and Mill Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.