Tenterden St Michael's vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Tenterden St Michael's Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Tenterden St Michael's vs West Downs Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Tenterden St Michael's
      Kent Police
      134 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      12.5% 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 Tenterden St Michael's
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      134
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tenterden St Michael's
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓10%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑80%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑69%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓86%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2
      Public Order
      2 ↓83%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tenterden St Michael's is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tenterden St Michael's safer than West Downs?

      Tenterden St Michael's has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 134 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Tenterden St Michael's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tenterden St Michael's vs West Downs?

      Tenterden St Michael's shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Tenterden St Michael's and West Downs?

      In Tenterden St Michael's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 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 Tenterden St Michael's and West Downs?

      Tenterden St Michael's recorded 27 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 Tenterden St Michael's vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Tenterden St Michael's totalled 60 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 Tenterden St Michael's and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tenterden St Michael's recorded 150 crimes (now 134, a change of -10.7%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tenterden St Michael's 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. Tenterden St Michael's has a resolution rate of 12.5% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tenterden St Michael's and West Downs?

      Tenterden St Michael's 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 Tenterden St Michael's 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 Tenterden St Michael's or West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tenterden St Michael's 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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