Cowden and Hever vs Downs West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cowden and Hever vs Downs West 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 Cowden and Hever safer than Downs West?
Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 85 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cowden and Hever vs Downs West?
Cowden and Hever shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downs West shows -22% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cowden and Hever and Downs West?
In Cowden and Hever, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Downs West, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowden and Hever and Downs West?
Cowden and Hever recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downs West 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 Cowden and Hever vs Downs West?
Violent crime in Cowden and Hever totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Downs West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cowden and Hever and Downs West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowden and Hever recorded 73 crimes (now 88, a change of +20.6%). Downs West recorded 109 crimes previously (now 85, -22%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowden and Hever and 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. Cowden and Hever has a resolution rate of 0% and Downs West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cowden and Hever and Downs West?
Cowden and Hever falls within the Kent Police boundary. 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 Cowden and Hever and 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 Cowden and Hever or Downs West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cowden and Hever and Downs West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.