Strood West vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Strood West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Strood West vs West Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Strood West
      Kent Police
      1,318 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      34.2% 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 Strood West
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,318
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,227
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Strood West
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑0%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑48%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓21%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↑18%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      35 ↑6%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑9%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      44 ↑57%
      2
      Public Order
      52 ↓10%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑17%
      26
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓8%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Strood West safer than West Downs?

      Strood West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,318 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 Strood West vs West Downs?

      Strood West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — 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 Strood West and West Downs?

      In Strood West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 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 Strood West and West Downs?

      Strood West recorded 209 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 Strood West vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Strood West totalled 614 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 Strood West and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Strood West recorded 1,227 crimes (now 1,318, a change of +7.4%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Strood West 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. Strood West has a resolution rate of 34.2% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Strood West and West Downs?

      Strood West 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 Strood West 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 Strood West or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Strood West 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.