Chalkwell vs North Downs West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chalkwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      North Downs West Kent Police

      Chalkwell vs North Downs West Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Chalkwell
      Kent Police
      1,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      30.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalkwell
      B North Downs West
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,620
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,410
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalkwell
      B North Downs West
      Violent Crime
      473 ↑17%
      83 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      405 ↑17%
      19 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑16%
      24 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑3%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      32 ↓3%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓6%
      18 ↓10%
      Drugs
      44 ↑69%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      76 ↑31%
      7 ↓30%
      Robbery
      14 ↑133%
      2
      Shoplifting
      270 ↑10%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑217%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑16%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalkwell safer than North Downs West?

      Chalkwell has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,620 crimes in the last 12 months. North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. North Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chalkwell vs North Downs West?

      Chalkwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Downs West shows -22.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chalkwell and North Downs West?

      In Chalkwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In North Downs West, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalkwell and North Downs West?

      Chalkwell recorded 405 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Downs West recorded 19. 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 Chalkwell vs North Downs West?

      Violent crime in Chalkwell totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in North Downs West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chalkwell and North Downs West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalkwell recorded 1,410 crimes (now 1,620, a change of +14.9%). North Downs West recorded 240 crimes previously (now 187, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalkwell and North 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. Chalkwell has a resolution rate of 30.2% and North Downs West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chalkwell and North Downs West?

      Chalkwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. North 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 Chalkwell and North 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 Chalkwell or North Downs West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalkwell and North Downs West. 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.