Cliffsend and Pegwell vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Cliffsend and Pegwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Cliffsend and Pegwell vs East Downs Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Cliffsend and Pegwell
      Kent Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      336
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      416
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑2%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑23%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓30%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓55%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓18%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      18 ↑64%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓59%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓35%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliffsend and Pegwell safer than East Downs?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 336 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell vs East Downs?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and East Downs?

      In Cliffsend and Pegwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and East Downs?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 58 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell totalled 128 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 416 crimes (now 336, a change of -19.2%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell 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. Cliffsend and Pegwell has a resolution rate of 21.7% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliffsend and Pegwell and East Downs?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliffsend and Pegwell 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.