Brentford West vs Downham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brentford West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Downham Metropolitan Police Service

      Brentford West vs Downham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brentford West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,548 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      33.9% 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 Brentford West
      B Downham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,548
      4,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,941
      5,079
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentford West
      B Downham
      Violent Crime
      1,108 ↑3%
      1,557 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↑4%
      961 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      358 ↓18%
      283 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      477 ↓32%
      557 ↓15%
      Burglary
      233 ↓5%
      163 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↑27%
      339 ↓7%
      Drugs
      236 ↑52%
      230 ↑5%
      Public Order
      227 ↓16%
      267 ↓10%
      Robbery
      72 ↓20%
      124 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      312 ↓42%
      278 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      126 ↑1%
      56 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓54%
      16 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      40 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑36%
      71 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brentford West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentford West safer than Downham?

      Brentford West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,548 crimes in the last 12 months. Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,942 crimes. Brentford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentford West vs Downham?

      Brentford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Brentford West and Downham?

      In Brentford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,108 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 Brentford West and Downham?

      Brentford West recorded 1,013 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 Brentford West vs Downham?

      Violent crime in Brentford West totalled 1,108 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 Brentford West and Downham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentford West recorded 4,941 crimes (now 4,548, a change of -8%). Downham recorded 5,079 crimes previously (now 4,942, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentford West 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. Brentford West has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Downham has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentford West and Downham?

      Brentford West 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 Brentford West 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 Brentford West or Downham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brentford West and Downham. 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.