East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs North Downs West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    East Malling, West Malling & Offham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      North Downs West Kent Police

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs North Downs West Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      B North Downs West
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      602
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      535
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Malling, West Malling & Offham
      B North Downs West
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑20%
      83 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↑43%
      19 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓17%
      24 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑9%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓6%
      18 ↓10%
      Drugs
      10 ↓63%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      7 ↓30%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑79%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Malling, West Malling & Offham safer than North Downs West?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. North Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Malling, West Malling & Offham vs North Downs West?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Downs West shows -22.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West?

      In East Malling, West Malling & Offham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In North Downs West, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham recorded 140 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Downs West recorded 19. 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 Malling, West Malling & Offham vs North Downs West?

      Violent crime in East Malling, West Malling & Offham totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in North Downs West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Malling, West Malling & Offham recorded 535 crimes (now 602, a change of +12.5%). North Downs West recorded 240 crimes previously (now 187, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West?

      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 Malling, West Malling & Offham has a resolution rate of 27.6% and North Downs West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West?

      East Malling, West Malling & Offham falls within the Kent Police boundary. North Downs West 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 Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West?

      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 Malling, West Malling & Offham or North Downs West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Malling, West Malling & Offham and North Downs West. 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.