East Downs vs Tankerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Tankerton Kent Police

      East Downs vs Tankerton Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Tankerton
      Kent Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑157.1% trend
      47.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B Tankerton
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      94
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      132
      149
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.8%
      ↑157.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B Tankerton
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓20%
      116 ↑71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      54 ↑260%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓19%
      17 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      34 ↑240%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      16 ↑129%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓54%
      38 ↑443%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      2 ↓60%
      11 ↑57%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      78 ↑680%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than Tankerton?

      East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Tankerton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Tankerton?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tankerton shows +157.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Tankerton, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Downs recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tankerton recorded 54. 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 Tankerton?

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Tankerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Tankerton 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%). Tankerton recorded 149 crimes previously (now 383, +157.1%).

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

      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 Tankerton has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and Tankerton?

      East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tankerton 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 Tankerton?

      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 Tankerton on a crime map?

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