High Street vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    High Street Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      High Street vs West Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      High Street
      Kent Police
      3,787 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      34.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Street
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,787
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,576
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Street
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,301 ↑1%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      627 ↑14%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      223 ↑3%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↑1%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      63 ↑3%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      292 ↑2%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      237 ↑25%
      2
      Public Order
      224 ↑8%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      43 ↑10%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      525 ↑24%
      26
      Theft from Person
      32 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      80 ↓8%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Street safer than West Downs?

      High Street has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,787 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Street vs West Downs?

      High Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In High Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,301 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      High Street recorded 627 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 30. 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 High Street vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in High Street totalled 1,301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in High Street and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Street recorded 3,576 crimes (now 3,787, a change of +5.9%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Street 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. High Street has a resolution rate of 34.2% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Street and West Downs?

      High Street 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 High Street 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 High Street or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Street 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.