West Downs vs Woodstock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    West Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Woodstock Kent Police

      West Downs vs Woodstock Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Woodstock
      Kent Police
      861 crimes / 12m
      ↑264.8% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Downs
      B Woodstock
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      163
      861
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↑264.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Downs
      B Woodstock
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓22%
      259 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓43%
      238 ↑429%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓6%
      41 ↑310%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      26 ↑225%
      Burglary
      4 ↓86%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓35%
      67 ↑179%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      20 ↑1900%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      46 ↑411%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      26
      114 ↑470%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      19 ↑111%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Downs safer than Woodstock?

      West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodstock has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 861 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Downs vs Woodstock?

      West Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodstock shows +264.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Downs and Woodstock?

      In West Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Woodstock, it is Violent Crime (259 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Downs and Woodstock?

      West Downs recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodstock recorded 238. 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 West Downs vs Woodstock?

      Violent crime in West Downs totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 259 in Woodstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Downs and Woodstock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Downs recorded 198 crimes (now 163, a change of -17.7%). Woodstock recorded 236 crimes previously (now 861, +264.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Downs and Woodstock?

      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. West Downs has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Woodstock has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Downs and Woodstock?

      West Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Woodstock 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 West Downs and Woodstock?

      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 West Downs or Woodstock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Downs and Woodstock. 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.