Downs West vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs West vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 West safer than Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 28 crimes. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 2. 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downs West recorded 109 crimes (now 85, a change of -22%). Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes previously (now 28, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?
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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs West and Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.