Bearsted & Downswood vs Park Wood & Mangravet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Bearsted & Downswood Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Park Wood & Mangravet Kent Police

      Bearsted & Downswood vs Park Wood & Mangravet Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Bearsted & Downswood
      Kent Police
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Park Wood & Mangravet
      Kent Police
      2,420 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Park Wood & Mangravet
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      431
      2,420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      2,750
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bearsted & Downswood
      B Park Wood & Mangravet
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓2%
      962 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑94%
      419 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓16%
      151 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓40%
      83 ↑9%
      Burglary
      17 ↑31%
      53 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑38%
      235 ↓12%
      Drugs
      7 ↓22%
      104 ↑58%
      Public Order
      17 ↑31%
      88 ↓19%
      Robbery
      2
      11 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓52%
      220 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      23 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      60 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bearsted & Downswood is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bearsted & Downswood safer than Park Wood & Mangravet?

      Bearsted & Downswood has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Park Wood & Mangravet has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,420 crimes. Bearsted & Downswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bearsted & Downswood vs Park Wood & Mangravet?

      Bearsted & Downswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Park Wood & Mangravet shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet?

      In Bearsted & Downswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Park Wood & Mangravet, it is Violent Crime (962 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet?

      Bearsted & Downswood recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 419. 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 Bearsted & Downswood vs Park Wood & Mangravet?

      Violent crime in Bearsted & Downswood totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 962 in Park Wood & Mangravet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bearsted & Downswood recorded 403 crimes (now 431, a change of +7%). Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 2,750 crimes previously (now 2,420, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet?

      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. Bearsted & Downswood has a resolution rate of 34.9% and Park Wood & Mangravet has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet?

      Bearsted & Downswood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Park Wood & Mangravet 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 Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet?

      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 Bearsted & Downswood or Park Wood & Mangravet on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bearsted & Downswood and Park Wood & Mangravet. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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