Downs West vs Middle Deal

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Middle Deal Kent Police

      Downs West vs Middle Deal Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Downs West
      Kent Police
      85 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Middle Deal
      Kent Police
      711 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs West
      B Middle Deal
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      85
      711
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      109
      603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↑17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs West
      B Middle Deal
      Violent Crime
      32 ↓18%
      330 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓32%
      141 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓69%
      34 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      27 ↓39%
      Burglary
      3 ↓70%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑180%
      61 ↑45%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↓6%
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      23 ↑21%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      2
      21 ↑163%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      23 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs West safer than Middle Deal?

      Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Middle Deal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 711 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Middle Deal?

      Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middle Deal shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Middle Deal, it is Violent Crime (330 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middle Deal recorded 141. 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 Middle Deal?

      Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 330 in Middle Deal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Middle Deal 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%). Middle Deal recorded 603 crimes previously (now 711, +17.9%).

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

      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 Middle Deal has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs West and Middle Deal?

      Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Middle Deal 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 Middle Deal?

      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 Middle Deal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs West and Middle Deal. 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.