Downs North vs Folkestone Harbour
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs North vs Folkestone Harbour 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 Downs North safer than Folkestone Harbour?
Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Folkestone Harbour has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Folkestone Harbour?
Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Folkestone Harbour shows +22.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs North and Folkestone Harbour?
In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Folkestone Harbour, it is Violent Crime (483 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs North and Folkestone Harbour?
Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Folkestone Harbour recorded 157. 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 Folkestone Harbour?
Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 483 in Folkestone Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Folkestone Harbour 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%). Folkestone Harbour recorded 832 crimes previously (now 1,018, +22.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North and Folkestone Harbour?
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 Folkestone Harbour has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs North and Folkestone Harbour?
Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Folkestone Harbour 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 Folkestone Harbour?
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 Folkestone Harbour on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs North and Folkestone Harbour. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.