Tovil vs West Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Tovil Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Tovil vs West Downs Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tovil
      Kent Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.7% trend
      31.1% 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 Tovil
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      847
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.7%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tovil
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      313 ↑48%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      168 ↑79%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑72%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑5%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      14 ↑0%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑100%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      34 ↑70%
      2
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑10%
      26
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑86%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tovil safer than West Downs?

      Tovil has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 847 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 Tovil vs West Downs?

      Tovil shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.7% — 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 Tovil and West Downs?

      In Tovil, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 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 Tovil and West Downs?

      Tovil recorded 168 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 Tovil vs West Downs?

      Violent crime in Tovil totalled 313 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 Tovil and West Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tovil recorded 551 crimes (now 847, a change of +53.7%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tovil 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. Tovil has a resolution rate of 31.1% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tovil and West Downs?

      Tovil 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 Tovil 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 Tovil or West Downs on a crime map?

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