Nailbourne vs North Downs West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Nailbourne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      North Downs West Kent Police

      Nailbourne vs North Downs West Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Nailbourne
      Kent Police
      161 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Nailbourne
      B North Downs West
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      161
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nailbourne
      B North Downs West
      Violent Crime
      71 ↓17%
      83 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑8%
      19 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓44%
      24 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓45%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑118%
      18 ↓10%
      Drugs
      4
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      5 ↓38%
      7 ↓30%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Nailbourne is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nailbourne safer than North Downs West?

      Nailbourne has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 161 crimes in the last 12 months. North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Nailbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nailbourne vs North Downs West?

      Nailbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Nailbourne and North Downs West?

      In Nailbourne, 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 Nailbourne and North Downs West?

      Nailbourne recorded 14 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 Nailbourne vs North Downs West?

      Violent crime in Nailbourne 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 Nailbourne and North Downs West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nailbourne recorded 182 crimes (now 161, a change of -11.5%). North Downs West recorded 240 crimes previously (now 187, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nailbourne 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. Nailbourne has a resolution rate of 40% 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 Nailbourne and North Downs West?

      Nailbourne 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 Nailbourne 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 Nailbourne or North Downs West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nailbourne and North Downs West. 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.