Downs West vs East Downs

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Downs West vs East Downs Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Downs West
      Kent Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs West
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      66
      81
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      111
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.5%
      ↓42.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs West
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓41%
      30 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↓42%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓85%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑225%
      5 ↓62%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 82/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs West safer than East Downs?

      Downs West has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 66 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 81 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs West vs East Downs?

      Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -42.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downs West and East Downs?

      In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and East Downs?

      Downs West recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 West vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Downs West totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downs West recorded 111 crimes (now 66, a change of -40.5%). East Downs recorded 140 crimes previously (now 81, -42.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and East Downs?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and East Downs has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs West and East Downs?

      Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. East Downs 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 West and East Downs?

      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 West or East Downs on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.