Bearsted & Downswood vs Pantiles
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bearsted & Downswood vs Pantiles 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 Pantiles?
Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Pantiles has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 689 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs Pantiles?
Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pantiles shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles?
In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Pantiles, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles?
Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pantiles recorded 135. 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 Pantiles?
Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Pantiles. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles 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%). Pantiles recorded 595 crimes previously (now 689, +15.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles?
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 Pantiles has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles?
Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Pantiles 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 Pantiles?
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 Pantiles on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and Pantiles. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.