North Downs West vs Staplehurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Downs West vs Staplehurst 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 North Downs West safer than Staplehurst?
North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. North Downs West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Downs West vs Staplehurst?
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. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Downs West and Staplehurst?
In North Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Downs West and Staplehurst?
North Downs West recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Staplehurst?
Violent crime in North Downs West totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Downs West and Staplehurst 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%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs West and Staplehurst?
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 Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Downs West and Staplehurst?
North Downs West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?
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 Staplehurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Downs West and Staplehurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.