Downs West vs Westerham and Crockham Hill

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
      64/100
      Westerham and Crockham Hill Kent Police

      Downs West vs Westerham and Crockham Hill Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Downs West
      Kent Police
      85 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Kent Police
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downs West
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      85
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      109
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downs West
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Violent Crime
      32 ↓18%
      81 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓32%
      69 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓69%
      55 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      17 ↓37%
      Burglary
      3 ↓70%
      5 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑180%
      40 ↑5%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      14 ↑27%
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2
      5 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downs West safer than Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Downs West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 85 crimes in the last 12 months. Westerham and Crockham Hill has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westerham and Crockham Hill shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downs West and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Westerham and Crockham Hill, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Downs West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 69. 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Violent crime in Downs West totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Westerham and Crockham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Westerham and Crockham Hill 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%). Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 366 crimes previously (now 310, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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 Westerham and Crockham Hill has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downs West and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westerham and Crockham Hill 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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 Westerham and Crockham Hill on a crime map?

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

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