Snodland East & Ham Hill vs West Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Snodland East & Ham Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Snodland East & Ham Hill vs West Downs Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Snodland East & Ham Hill
      Kent Police
      1,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      33.5% 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,457
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,309
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.3%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Snodland East & Ham Hill
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      417 ↑0%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      437 ↑116%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓10%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓29%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      23 ↓55%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↑4%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      42 ↑110%
      2
      Public Order
      31 ↓45%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      172 ↓13%
      26
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓93%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑8%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Snodland East & Ham Hill safer than West Downs?

      Snodland East & Ham Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,457 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill vs West Downs?

      Snodland East & Ham Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.3% — 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill and West Downs?

      In Snodland East & Ham Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (437 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill and West Downs?

      Snodland East & Ham Hill recorded 437 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Snodland East & Ham Hill totalled 417 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Snodland East & Ham Hill recorded 1,309 crimes (now 1,457, a change of +11.3%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Snodland East & Ham Hill 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. Snodland East & Ham Hill has a resolution rate of 33.5% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Snodland East & Ham Hill and West Downs?

      Snodland East & Ham Hill 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill 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 Snodland East & Ham Hill or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Snodland East & Ham Hill 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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