East Downs vs Weald Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    94/100
    East Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Weald Central Kent Police

      East Downs vs Weald Central Results

      A
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Weald Central
      Kent Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Downs
      B Weald Central
      Safety Score
      94/100 Very Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      68
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      133
      311
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.9%
      ↓41.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Downs
      B Weald Central
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓55%
      81 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓37%
      26 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓64%
      13 ↓54%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      8 ↓60%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      10 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓69%
      20 ↓59%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 71/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Downs safer than Weald Central?

      East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 68 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald Central has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Weald Central?

      East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald Central shows -41.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Downs and Weald Central?

      In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Weald Central, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Downs and Weald Central?

      East Downs recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald Central recorded 26. 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 East Downs vs Weald Central?

      Violent crime in East Downs totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Weald Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Weald Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Downs recorded 133 crimes (now 68, a change of -48.9%). Weald Central recorded 311 crimes previously (now 183, -41.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Downs and Weald Central?

      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. East Downs has a resolution rate of 100% and Weald Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Downs and Weald Central?

      East Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald Central 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 East Downs and Weald Central?

      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 East Downs or Weald Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Downs and Weald Central. 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.