North Downs West vs St John's

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    North Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      St John's Kent Police

      North Downs West vs St John's Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      St John's
      Kent Police
      634 crimes / 12m
      ↑155.7% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Downs West
      B St John's
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      187
      634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↑155.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Downs West
      B St John's
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓27%
      212 ↑110%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓41%
      117 ↑550%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑41%
      46 ↑156%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      17 ↓6%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓10%
      57 ↑111%
      Drugs
      5 ↓62%
      22 ↑47%
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      30 ↑173%
      Robbery
      2
      5
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      81 ↑238%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Downs West is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Downs West safer than St John's?

      North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. St John's has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 634 crimes. North Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Downs West vs St John's?

      North Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St John's shows +155.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Downs West and St John's?

      In North Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In St John's, it is Violent Crime (212 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Downs West and St John's?

      North Downs West recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St John's recorded 117. 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 West vs St John's?

      Violent crime in North Downs West totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in St John's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Downs West and St John's in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Downs West recorded 240 crimes (now 187, a change of -22.1%). St John's recorded 248 crimes previously (now 634, +155.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs West and St John's?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and St John's has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Downs West and St John's?

      North Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. St John's 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 West and St John's?

      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 West or St John's on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Downs West and St John's. 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.