Rainham North vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Rainham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Rainham North vs West Downs Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Rainham North
      Kent Police
      720 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rainham North
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      720
      163
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,088
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.8%
      ↓17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rainham North
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      270 ↓39%
      51 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↓14%
      25 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓28%
      16 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓3%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      26 ↓33%
      4 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓11%
      11 ↓35%
      Drugs
      22 ↓37%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      34 ↓32%
      4 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↓40%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓70%
      26
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓59%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rainham North safer than West Downs?

      Rainham North has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 720 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Rainham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -17.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rainham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (270 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rainham North recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 25. 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 Rainham North vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Rainham North totalled 270 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rainham North and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainham North recorded 1,088 crimes (now 720, a change of -33.8%). West Downs recorded 198 crimes previously (now 163, -17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainham North 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. Rainham North has a resolution rate of 22.2% and West Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rainham North and West Downs?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainham North 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.