East Downs vs Walmer
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
East Downs vs Walmer 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 East Downs safer than Walmer?
East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Walmer?
East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walmer shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in East Downs and Walmer?
In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Walmer, it is Violent Crime (186 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Downs and Walmer?
East Downs recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walmer recorded 51. 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 Walmer?
Violent crime in East Downs totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 186 in Walmer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Walmer 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%). Walmer recorded 454 crimes previously (now 409, -9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Downs and Walmer?
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 Walmer has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers East Downs and Walmer?
East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walmer 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 Walmer?
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 Walmer on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Downs and Walmer. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.