East Downs vs Kingsgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Kingsgate Kent Police

      East Downs vs Kingsgate Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B Kingsgate
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      94
      172
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      132
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.8%
      ↑173%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B Kingsgate
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓20%
      86 ↑169%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓19%
      11 ↑175%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      5 ↑400%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓54%
      16 ↑700%
      Drugs
      0
      9 ↑800%
      Public Order
      2 ↓60%
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      1
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 65/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than Kingsgate?

      East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Kingsgate?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsgate shows +173% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Downs and Kingsgate?

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Kingsgate, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Downs and Kingsgate?

      East Downs recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsgate recorded 25. 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 East Downs vs Kingsgate?

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Kingsgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Kingsgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Downs recorded 132 crimes (now 94, a change of -28.8%). Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes previously (now 172, +173%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Downs and Kingsgate?

      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. East Downs has a resolution rate of 50% and Kingsgate has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and Kingsgate?

      East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kingsgate 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 East Downs and Kingsgate?

      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 East Downs or Kingsgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Downs and Kingsgate. 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.