Pembury & Capel vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Pembury & Capel Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Pembury & Capel vs West Downs Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% 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 Pembury & Capel
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.6%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembury & Capel
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓56%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Public Order
      2
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembury & Capel safer than West Downs?

      Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembury & Capel vs West Downs?

      Pembury & Capel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Pembury & Capel and West Downs?

      In Pembury & Capel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 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 Pembury & Capel and West Downs?

      Pembury & Capel recorded 15 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 Pembury & Capel vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Pembury & Capel totalled 35 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 Pembury & Capel and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pembury & Capel recorded 65 crimes (now 81, a change of +24.6%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembury & Capel 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. Pembury & Capel has a resolution rate of 40% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembury & Capel and West Downs?

      Pembury & Capel 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 Pembury & Capel 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 Pembury & Capel or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembury & Capel and West Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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