Beam vs Downham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Beam Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Downham Metropolitan Police Service

      Beam vs Downham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Beam
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,658 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Downham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,942 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beam
      B Downham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,658
      4,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,598
      5,079
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beam
      B Downham
      Violent Crime
      771 ↓1%
      1,557 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      470 ↑16%
      961 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      196 ↓8%
      283 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      313 ↓3%
      557 ↓15%
      Burglary
      120 ↑9%
      163 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑6%
      339 ↓7%
      Drugs
      133 ↑43%
      230 ↑5%
      Public Order
      133 ↑15%
      267 ↓10%
      Robbery
      87 ↓9%
      124 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      156 ↓25%
      278 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      51 ↑13%
      56 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑9%
      16 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      40 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓14%
      71 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beam is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beam safer than Downham?

      Beam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,658 crimes in the last 12 months. Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,942 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beam vs Downham?

      Beam shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downham shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beam and Downham?

      In Beam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (771 incidents). In Downham, it is Violent Crime (1,557 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beam and Downham?

      Beam recorded 470 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downham recorded 961. 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 Beam vs Downham?

      Violent crime in Beam totalled 771 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,557 in Downham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beam and Downham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beam recorded 2,598 crimes (now 2,658, a change of +2.3%). Downham recorded 5,079 crimes previously (now 4,942, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beam and Downham?

      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. Beam has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Downham has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beam and Downham?

      Beam falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Downham is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beam and Downham?

      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 Beam or Downham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beam and Downham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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