Isle of Oxney vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Isle of Oxney Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Isle of Oxney vs West Downs Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Isle of Oxney
      Kent Police
      93 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Isle of Oxney
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      93
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      133
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Isle of Oxney
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓29%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓29%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑25%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓30%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓65%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Public Order
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Isle of Oxney is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Isle of Oxney safer than West Downs?

      Isle of Oxney has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 93 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Isle of Oxney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Isle of Oxney vs West Downs?

      Isle of Oxney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Isle of Oxney and West Downs?

      In Isle of Oxney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 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 Isle of Oxney and West Downs?

      Isle of Oxney recorded 12 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 Isle of Oxney vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Isle of Oxney totalled 40 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 Isle of Oxney and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Isle of Oxney recorded 133 crimes (now 93, a change of -30.1%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Isle of Oxney 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. Isle of Oxney has a resolution rate of 0% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Isle of Oxney and West Downs?

      Isle of Oxney 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 Isle of Oxney 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 Isle of Oxney or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Isle of Oxney and West Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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