Weald North vs West Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Weald North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Weald North vs West Downs Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% 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 Weald North
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      101
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      127
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.5%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Weald North
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓23%
      63 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑22%
      30 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓52%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      5 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓25%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Public Order
      7 ↑75%
      5 ↑67%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      26
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.