Downs North vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Downs North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Downs North vs East Downs Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      94
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 79/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than East Downs?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs East Downs?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downs North and East Downs?

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs North and East Downs?

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs 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 Downs North vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downs North recorded 108 crimes (now 94, a change of -13%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North 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. Downs North has a resolution rate of 0% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and East Downs?

      Downs North 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 Downs North 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 Downs North or East Downs on a crime map?

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

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