Downs West vs Weald Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs West vs Weald Central 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 Weald Central?
Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald Central has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 264 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Weald Central?
Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald Central shows -14.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs West and Weald Central?
In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Weald Central, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and Weald Central?
Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald Central recorded 36. 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 Weald Central?
Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Weald Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Weald Central 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%). Weald Central recorded 310 crimes previously (now 264, -14.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and Weald Central?
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 Weald Central has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs West and Weald Central?
Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald Central 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 Weald Central?
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 Weald Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs West and Weald Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.