Joyden's Wood vs North Downs West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Joyden's Wood vs North Downs West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joyden's Wood safer than North Downs West?
Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 219 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 Joyden's Wood vs North Downs West?
Joyden's Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.7% — 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 Joyden's Wood and North Downs West?
In Joyden's Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 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 Joyden's Wood and North Downs West?
Joyden's Wood recorded 35 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 Joyden's Wood vs North Downs West?
Violent crime in Joyden's Wood totalled 71 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 Joyden's Wood and North Downs West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes (now 219, a change of +21.7%). North Downs West recorded 240 crimes previously (now 187, -22.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Joyden's Wood 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. Joyden's Wood has a resolution rate of 29.5% 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 Joyden's Wood and North Downs West?
Joyden's Wood 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 Joyden's Wood 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 Joyden's Wood or North Downs West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Joyden's Wood and North Downs West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.