North Downs East vs Viking

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    North Downs East Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      North Downs East vs Viking Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      North Downs East
      Kent Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Downs East
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      548
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      635
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.7%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Downs East
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      199 ↓23%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓9%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑0%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓30%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      11 ↓45%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓4%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      20 ↑25%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      35 ↑0%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      3
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑50%
      16 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓25%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓29%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Downs East is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 21/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Downs East safer than Viking?

      North Downs East has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. North Downs East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Downs East vs Viking?

      North Downs East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Downs East and Viking?

      In North Downs East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Downs East and Viking?

      North Downs East recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 North Downs East vs Viking?

      Violent crime in North Downs East totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Downs East and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Downs East recorded 635 crimes (now 548, a change of -13.7%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs East and Viking?

      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. North Downs East has a resolution rate of 0% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Downs East and Viking?

      North Downs East falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 North Downs East and Viking?

      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 North Downs East or Viking on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Downs East and Viking. 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.