Minster Cliffs vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Minster Cliffs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Minster Cliffs vs West Downs Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Minster Cliffs
      Kent Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.9% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minster Cliffs
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      590
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      488
      201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.9%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minster Cliffs
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      223 ↑16%
      42 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑25%
      24 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑10%
      13 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑9%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      14 ↓7%
      4 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑47%
      9 ↓53%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      19 ↓5%
      4 ↑33%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑100%
      26
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓23%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑136%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minster Cliffs safer than West Downs?

      Minster Cliffs has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 590 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Minster Cliffs vs West Downs?

      Minster Cliffs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Minster Cliffs and West Downs?

      In Minster Cliffs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (223 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Minster Cliffs and West Downs?

      Minster Cliffs recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 24. 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 Minster Cliffs vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Minster Cliffs totalled 223 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Minster Cliffs and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minster Cliffs recorded 488 crimes (now 590, a change of +20.9%). West Downs recorded 201 crimes previously (now 146, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Minster Cliffs 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. Minster Cliffs has a resolution rate of 14.5% and West Downs has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minster Cliffs and West Downs?

      Minster Cliffs 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 Minster Cliffs 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 Minster Cliffs or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minster Cliffs 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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