Darenth vs North Downs East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darenth vs North Downs East 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 Darenth safer than North Downs East?
Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 crimes in the last 12 months. North Downs East has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darenth vs North Downs East?
Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Downs East shows -13.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darenth and North Downs East?
In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 incidents). In North Downs East, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darenth and North Downs East?
Darenth recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Downs East recorded 118. 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 Darenth vs North Downs East?
Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in North Downs East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darenth and North Downs East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darenth recorded 391 crimes (now 460, a change of +17.7%). North Downs East recorded 635 crimes previously (now 548, -13.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darenth and North Downs East?
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. Darenth has a resolution rate of 55.6% and North Downs East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darenth and North Downs East?
Darenth falls within the Kent Police boundary. North Downs East 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 Darenth and North Downs East?
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 Darenth or North Downs East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darenth and North Downs East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.