East Downs vs Teynham and Lynsted

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Teynham and Lynsted Kent Police

      East Downs vs Teynham and Lynsted Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Teynham and Lynsted
      Kent Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B Teynham and Lynsted
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      81
      504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓42.1%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B Teynham and Lynsted
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓47%
      169 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      143 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓36%
      33 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      20 ↑54%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      20 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓62%
      49 ↑2%
      Drugs
      0
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      21 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      15 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than Teynham and Lynsted?

      East Downs has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. Teynham and Lynsted has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 504 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Teynham and Lynsted?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Teynham and Lynsted shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Teynham and Lynsted, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Downs recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Teynham and Lynsted recorded 143. 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 Teynham and Lynsted?

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Teynham and Lynsted. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Downs recorded 140 crimes (now 81, a change of -42.1%). Teynham and Lynsted recorded 454 crimes previously (now 504, +11%).

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

      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 0% and Teynham and Lynsted has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and Teynham and Lynsted?

      East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Teynham and Lynsted 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 Teynham and Lynsted?

      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 Teynham and Lynsted on a crime map?

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