Biddenden vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Biddenden Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Biddenden vs East Downs Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Biddenden
      Kent Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddenden
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddenden
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑46%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑60%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓45%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Public Order
      3
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      1
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddenden safer than East Downs?

      Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs East Downs?

      Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and East Downs?

      In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and East Downs?

      Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Biddenden vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biddenden recorded 113 crimes (now 142, a change of +25.7%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and East Downs?

      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. Biddenden has a resolution rate of 11.1% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddenden and East Downs?

      Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. East Downs 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 Biddenden and East Downs?

      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 Biddenden or East Downs on a crime map?

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

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