Senacre vs West Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Senacre Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Senacre vs West Downs Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Senacre
      Kent Police
      493 crimes / 12m
      ↑198.8% trend
      23.5% 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 Senacre
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      493
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      165
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑198.8%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Senacre
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      199 ↑173%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑246%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑240%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑325%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑193%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      19 ↑375%
      2
      Public Order
      24 ↑167%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑2800%
      26
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Senacre safer than West Downs?

      Senacre has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 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 Senacre vs West Downs?

      Senacre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +198.8% — 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 Senacre and West Downs?

      In Senacre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 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 Senacre and West Downs?

      Senacre recorded 83 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 Senacre vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Senacre totalled 199 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 Senacre and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Senacre recorded 165 crimes (now 493, a change of +198.8%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Senacre 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. Senacre has a resolution rate of 23.5% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Senacre and West Downs?

      Senacre 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 Senacre 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 Senacre or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Senacre 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.