Downs North vs Riverview Park

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
      26/100
      Riverview Park Kent Police

      Downs North vs Riverview Park Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Riverview Park
      Kent Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B Riverview Park
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      94
      587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑119.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B Riverview Park
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      222 ↑158%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      116 ↑104%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      38 ↑111%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      22 ↑340%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      64 ↑88%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      17 ↑240%
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      23 ↑667%
      Robbery
      1
      9 ↑800%
      Shoplifting
      0
      15 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      21 ↑91%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than Riverview Park?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Riverview Park has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 587 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Riverview Park?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Riverview Park shows +119.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Riverview Park, it is Violent Crime (222 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Riverview Park recorded 116. 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 Riverview Park?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 222 in Riverview Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Riverview Park 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%). Riverview Park recorded 267 crimes previously (now 587, +119.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North and Riverview Park?

      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 Riverview Park has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and Riverview Park?

      Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Riverview Park 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 Riverview Park?

      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 Riverview Park on a crime map?

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

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