Downs North vs Herne & Broomfield

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
      62/100
      Herne & Broomfield Kent Police

      Downs North vs Herne & Broomfield Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      94
      252
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      102 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      40 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      31 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      13 ↓32%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      19 ↑6%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      11 ↑175%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than Herne & Broomfield?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 252 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Herne & Broomfield shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downs North and Herne & Broomfield?

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Herne & Broomfield, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs North and Herne & Broomfield?

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herne & Broomfield recorded 40. 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 Herne & Broomfield?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Herne & Broomfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Herne & Broomfield 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%). Herne & Broomfield recorded 244 crimes previously (now 252, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North and Herne & Broomfield?

      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 Herne & Broomfield has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and Herne & Broomfield?

      Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Herne & Broomfield 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 Herne & Broomfield?

      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 Herne & Broomfield on a crime map?

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

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