Downs North vs Weald South

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
      66/100
      Weald South Kent Police

      Downs North vs Weald South Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Downs North
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Weald South
      Kent Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs North
      B Weald South
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      94
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs North
      B Weald South
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓30%
      93 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      19 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      19 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      5 ↓62%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      8 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      17 ↑750%
      Public Order
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs North safer than Weald South?

      Downs North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Downs North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs North vs Weald South?

      Downs North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald South shows -16.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Weald South, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs North recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald South recorded 19. 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 Weald South?

      Violent crime in Downs North totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Weald South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs North and Weald South 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%). Weald South recorded 248 crimes previously (now 207, -16.5%).

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

      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 Weald South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs North and Weald South?

      Downs North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald South 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 Weald South?

      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 Weald South on a crime map?

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

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