Bearsted & Downswood vs The Meads
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bearsted & Downswood vs The Meads 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 The Meads?
Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. The Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs The Meads?
Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. The Meads shows +93.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads?
In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In The Meads, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads?
Bearsted & Downswood recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Meads recorded 100. 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 The Meads?
Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in The Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads 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%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads?
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 The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads?
Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. The Meads 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 The Meads?
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 The Meads on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and The Meads. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.