Chalk vs East Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chalk vs East Downs 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 Chalk safer than East Downs?
Chalk has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 440 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chalk vs East Downs?
Chalk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +183.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chalk and East Downs?
In Chalk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (142 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalk and East Downs?
Chalk recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. 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 Chalk vs East Downs?
Violent crime in Chalk totalled 142 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chalk and East Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalk recorded 155 crimes (now 440, a change of +183.9%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalk 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. Chalk has a resolution rate of 15.9% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chalk and East Downs?
Chalk 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 Chalk 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 Chalk or East Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalk and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.