East Downs vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      East Downs vs West Downs Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      163
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓42.1%
      ↓17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓47%
      51 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      25 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓36%
      16 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      4 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓62%
      11 ↓35%
      Drugs
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than West Downs?

      East Downs has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs West Downs?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -17.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and West Downs 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%). West Downs recorded 198 crimes previously (now 163, -17.7%).

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

      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 West Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and West Downs?

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

      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 West Downs on a crime map?

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