Downs West vs Marden & Yalding
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs West vs Marden & Yalding 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 Marden & Yalding?
Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Marden & Yalding has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 33 crimes. Marden & Yalding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Marden & Yalding?
Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marden & Yalding shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs West and Marden & Yalding?
In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Marden & Yalding, it is Violent Crime (12 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and Marden & Yalding?
Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marden & Yalding recorded 8. 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 Marden & Yalding?
Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Marden & Yalding. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Marden & Yalding 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%). Marden & Yalding recorded 31 crimes previously (now 33, +6.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and Marden & Yalding?
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 Marden & Yalding has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs West and Marden & Yalding?
Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Marden & Yalding 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 Marden & Yalding?
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 Marden & Yalding on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs West and Marden & Yalding. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.