Charing vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Charing Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Charing vs East Downs Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Charing
      Kent Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charing
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      149
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.9%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charing
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓8%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓12%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓13%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓69%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      2 ↓82%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑0%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 76/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charing safer than East Downs?

      Charing has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charing vs East Downs?

      Charing shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Charing, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Charing recorded 23 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 Charing vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Charing totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charing recorded 186 crimes (now 149, a change of -19.9%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charing 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. Charing has a resolution rate of 22.2% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charing and East Downs?

      Charing 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 Charing 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 Charing or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Charing 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.