Downs North vs Temple Hill

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
      3/100
      Temple Hill Kent Police

      Downs North vs Temple Hill Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Temple Hill
      Kent Police
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.8% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B Temple Hill
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      94
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      1,221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B Temple Hill
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      635 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      251 ↑92%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      89 ↑93%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      95 ↑30%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      46 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      151 ↑9%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      85 ↑67%
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      70 ↓5%
      Robbery
      1
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      0
      166 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      9 ↑29%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      49 ↑69%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than Temple Hill?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Temple Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Temple Hill?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Temple Hill shows +37.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Temple Hill, it is Violent Crime (635 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Temple Hill recorded 251. 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 Temple Hill?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 635 in Temple Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Temple Hill 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%). Temple Hill recorded 1,221 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North and Temple Hill?

      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 Temple Hill has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and Temple Hill?

      Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill?

      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 Temple Hill on a crime map?

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

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