Downs West vs Godinton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downs West vs Godinton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downs West safer than Godinton?
Downs West has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Godinton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 547 crimes. Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downs West vs Godinton?
Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Godinton shows +287.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downs West and Godinton?
In Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Godinton, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downs West and Godinton?
Downs West recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Godinton recorded 92. 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 Downs West vs Godinton?
Violent crime in Downs West totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Godinton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downs West and Godinton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downs West recorded 113 crimes (now 58, a change of -48.7%). Godinton recorded 141 crimes previously (now 547, +287.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downs West and Godinton?
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. Downs West has a resolution rate of 0% and Godinton has 39.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downs West and Godinton?
Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Godinton 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 Downs West and Godinton?
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 Downs West or Godinton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downs West and Godinton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.