Murston vs West Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Murston vs West Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murston safer than West Downs?
Murston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 873 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Murston vs West Downs?
Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -17.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Murston and West Downs?
In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (310 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Murston and West Downs?
Murston recorded 256 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 25. 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 Murston vs West Downs?
Violent crime in Murston totalled 310 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Murston and West Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Murston recorded 769 crimes (now 873, a change of +13.5%). West Downs recorded 198 crimes previously (now 163, -17.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston 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. Murston has a resolution rate of 24.1% and West Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Murston and West Downs?
Murston 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 Murston 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 Murston or West Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston and West Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.