East Downs vs Little Stour & Ashstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    94/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Little Stour & Ashstone Kent Police

      East Downs vs Little Stour & Ashstone Results

      A
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Little Stour & Ashstone
      Kent Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓16% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B Little Stour & Ashstone
      Safety Score
      94/100 Very Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      68
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      133
      362
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.9%
      ↓16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B Little Stour & Ashstone
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓55%
      124 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓37%
      54 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓64%
      24 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      10 ↓23%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓69%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      0
      10 ↓9%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      11 ↓42%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 76/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than Little Stour & Ashstone?

      East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 68 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Stour & Ashstone has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 304 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Little Stour & Ashstone?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Little Stour & Ashstone shows -16% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Little Stour & Ashstone, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      East Downs recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 54. 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 Downs vs Little Stour & Ashstone?

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Little Stour & Ashstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Downs recorded 133 crimes (now 68, a change of -48.9%). Little Stour & Ashstone recorded 362 crimes previously (now 304, -16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      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 Downs has a resolution rate of 100% and Little Stour & Ashstone has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Little Stour & Ashstone 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 Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone?

      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 Downs or Little Stour & Ashstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Downs and Little Stour & Ashstone. 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.