Downs North vs Trench

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
      43/100
      Trench Kent Police

      Downs North vs Trench Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Trench
      Kent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B Trench
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      94
      454
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      457
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B Trench
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      197 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      81 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      7 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      38 ↓21%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      30 ↑150%
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      26 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than Trench?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Trench has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 454 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Trench?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trench shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Trench, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trench recorded 81. 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 Trench?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Trench. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Trench 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%). Trench recorded 457 crimes previously (now 454, -0.7%).

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

      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 Trench has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and Trench?

      Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Trench 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 Trench?

      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 Trench on a crime map?

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

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