Princes vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Princes Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Princes vs West Downs Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Princes
      Kent Police
      1,074 crimes / 12m
      ↑121% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Princes
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,074
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑121%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Princes
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      321 ↑54%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      161 ↑144%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑221%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↑76%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      28 ↑75%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑142%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      44 ↑214%
      2
      Public Order
      54 ↑286%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      147 ↑320%
      26
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑95%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Princes safer than West Downs?

      Princes has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,074 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 Princes vs West Downs?

      Princes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +121% — 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 Princes and West Downs?

      In Princes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 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 Princes and West Downs?

      Princes recorded 161 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 Princes vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Princes totalled 321 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 Princes and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Princes recorded 486 crimes (now 1,074, a change of +121%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Princes 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. Princes has a resolution rate of 36.5% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Princes and West Downs?

      Princes 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 Princes 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 Princes or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Princes 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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