Downs West vs Sevenoaks Northern

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Sevenoaks Northern Kent Police

      Downs West vs Sevenoaks Northern Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Downs West
      Kent Police
      85 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Northern
      Kent Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      49.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs West
      B Sevenoaks Northern
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      85
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      109
      281
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↑39.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      49.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs West
      B Sevenoaks Northern
      Violent Crime
      32 ↓18%
      123 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓32%
      64 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓69%
      36 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      26 ↑24%
      Burglary
      3 ↓70%
      13 ↑63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑180%
      32 ↑3%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↑67%
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2
      64 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs West safer than Sevenoaks Northern?

      Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Northern has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Sevenoaks Northern?

      Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Northern shows +39.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Sevenoaks Northern, it is Violent Crime (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Northern recorded 64. 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 Sevenoaks Northern?

      Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 123 in Sevenoaks Northern. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Sevenoaks Northern 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%). Sevenoaks Northern recorded 281 crimes previously (now 393, +39.9%).

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

      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 Sevenoaks Northern has 49.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs West and Sevenoaks Northern?

      Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Northern 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 Sevenoaks Northern?

      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 Sevenoaks Northern on a crime map?

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

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