Downs North vs Viking
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs North vs Viking 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 Viking?
Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Viking?
Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs North and Viking?
In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs North and Viking?
Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Viking?
Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Viking 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%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs North and Viking?
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 Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs North and Viking?
Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Viking?
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 Viking on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs North and Viking. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.