Boughton and Courtenay vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Boughton and Courtenay Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Boughton and Courtenay vs East Downs Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Boughton and Courtenay
      Kent Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boughton and Courtenay
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      231
      81
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23%
      ↓42.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boughton and Courtenay
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓12%
      30 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓19%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓51%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓38%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓3%
      5 ↓62%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 72/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boughton and Courtenay safer than East Downs?

      Boughton and Courtenay has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 81 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boughton and Courtenay vs East Downs?

      Boughton and Courtenay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -42.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Boughton and Courtenay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Boughton and Courtenay recorded 25 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 Boughton and Courtenay vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Boughton and Courtenay totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boughton and Courtenay recorded 300 crimes (now 231, a change of -23%). East Downs recorded 140 crimes previously (now 81, -42.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boughton and Courtenay 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. Boughton and Courtenay has a resolution rate of 66.7% and East Downs has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boughton and Courtenay and East Downs?

      Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay or East Downs on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.