Weald North vs West Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Weald North vs West Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Weald North safer than West Downs?
Weald North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Weald North vs West Downs?
Weald North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.5% — 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 Weald North and West Downs?
In Weald North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 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 Weald North and West Downs?
Weald North recorded 11 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 Weald North vs West Downs?
Violent crime in Weald North totalled 36 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 Weald North and West Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Weald North recorded 127 crimes (now 101, a change of -20.5%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Weald North 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. Weald North has a resolution rate of 0% and West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Weald North and West Downs?
Weald North 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 Weald North 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 Weald North or West Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Weald North and West Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.