Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs North Downs West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      North Downs West Kent Police

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs North Downs West Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Kent Police
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      44% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      B North Downs West
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      554
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      637
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      B North Downs West
      Violent Crime
      166 ↓16%
      83 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      117 ↑8%
      19 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓45%
      24 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓39%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      7 ↓82%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓12%
      18 ↓10%
      Drugs
      65 ↑67%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      22 ↓24%
      7 ↓30%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑107%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓5%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cuxton, Halling and Riverside safer than North Downs West?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 554 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs North Downs West?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and North Downs West?

      In Cuxton, Halling and Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and North Downs West?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 117 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs North Downs West?

      Violent crime in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside totalled 166 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and North Downs West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 637 crimes (now 554, a change of -13%). North Downs West recorded 240 crimes previously (now 187, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a resolution rate of 44% 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and North Downs West?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside or North Downs West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and North Downs West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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