Blean Forest vs Downs West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blean Forest vs Downs West 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 Blean Forest safer than Downs West?
Blean Forest has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 85 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blean Forest vs Downs West?
Blean Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downs West shows -22% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blean Forest and Downs West?
In Blean Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Downs West, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blean Forest and Downs West?
Blean Forest recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downs West 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 Blean Forest vs Downs West?
Violent crime in Blean Forest totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Downs West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blean Forest and Downs West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blean Forest recorded 303 crimes (now 314, a change of +3.6%). Downs West recorded 109 crimes previously (now 85, -22%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blean Forest and Downs West?
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. Blean Forest has a resolution rate of 57.9% and Downs West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blean Forest and Downs West?
Blean Forest falls within the Kent Police boundary. Downs West 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 Blean Forest and Downs West?
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 Blean Forest or Downs West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blean Forest and Downs West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.