Bearsted & Downswood vs Borden and Grove Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Bearsted & Downswood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Borden and Grove Park Kent Police

      Bearsted & Downswood vs Borden and Grove Park Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Bearsted & Downswood
      Kent Police
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Borden and Grove Park
      Kent Police
      384 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Borden and Grove Park
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      431
      384
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Borden and Grove Park
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓2%
      154 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑94%
      79 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓16%
      36 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓40%
      24 ↓31%
      Burglary
      17 ↑31%
      10 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑38%
      34 ↓36%
      Drugs
      7 ↓22%
      4 ↓64%
      Public Order
      17 ↑31%
      17 ↓6%
      Robbery
      2
      3
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓52%
      3 ↓63%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      16 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Borden and Grove Park is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bearsted & Downswood safer than Borden and Grove Park?

      Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Borden and Grove Park has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 384 crimes. Bearsted & Downswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs Borden and Grove Park?

      Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Borden and Grove Park shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and Borden and Grove Park?

      In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Borden and Grove Park, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and Borden and Grove Park?

      Bearsted & Downswood recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Borden and Grove Park recorded 79. 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 Borden and Grove Park?

      Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Borden and Grove Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and Borden and Grove Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bearsted & Downswood recorded 403 crimes (now 431, a change of +7%). Borden and Grove Park recorded 495 crimes previously (now 384, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and Borden and Grove Park?

      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 34.9% and Borden and Grove Park has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Borden and Grove Park?

      Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Borden and Grove Park 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 Borden and Grove Park?

      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 Borden and Grove Park on a crime map?

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

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