Dover Downs & River vs Godinton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Dover Downs & River Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Godinton Kent Police

      Dover Downs & River vs Godinton Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Dover Downs & River
      Kent Police
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↑140% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Godinton
      Kent Police
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑185% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dover Downs & River
      B Godinton
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      24
      342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑140%
      ↑185%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dover Downs & River
      B Godinton
      Violent Crime
      7 ↑600%
      128 ↑266%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5
      45 ↑275%
      Other Theft
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      21 ↑425%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2
      40 ↑150%
      Drugs
      1
      14 ↑367%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑58%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑650%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dover Downs & River is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dover Downs & River safer than Godinton?

      Dover Downs & River has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 24 crimes in the last 12 months. Godinton has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 342 crimes. Dover Downs & River scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dover Downs & River vs Godinton?

      Dover Downs & River shows a year-on-year crime trend of +140% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Godinton shows +185% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dover Downs & River and Godinton?

      In Dover Downs & River, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Godinton, it is Violent Crime (128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dover Downs & River and Godinton?

      Dover Downs & River recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Godinton recorded 45. 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 Dover Downs & River vs Godinton?

      Violent crime in Dover Downs & River totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 128 in Godinton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dover Downs & River and Godinton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dover Downs & River recorded 10 crimes (now 24, a change of +140%). Godinton recorded 120 crimes previously (now 342, +185%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dover Downs & River and Godinton?

      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. Dover Downs & River has a resolution rate of 0% and Godinton has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dover Downs & River and Godinton?

      Dover Downs & River falls within the Kent Police boundary. Godinton 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 Dover Downs & River and Godinton?

      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 Dover Downs & River or Godinton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dover Downs & River and Godinton. 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.