North Downs West vs West Downs

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
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      North Downs West vs West Downs 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
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Downs West
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      187
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Downs West
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓27%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓41%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑41%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓10%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↓62%
      2
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      2
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs 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 North Downs West safer than West Downs?

      North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. West Downs shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In North Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      North Downs West recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 30. 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 West Downs?

      Violent crime in North Downs West totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Downs West and West Downs 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%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs West 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. North Downs West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Downs West and West Downs?

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

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