Bush Hill Park vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bush Hill Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Bush Hill Park vs East Downs Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bush Hill Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,548 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bush Hill Park
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,548
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,691
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bush Hill Park
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,165 ↑5%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      932 ↓12%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      341 ↓3%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      447 ↓7%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      268 ↑2%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      181 ↓14%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      127 ↓38%
      0
      Public Order
      205 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      148 ↑18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      439 ↑46%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑36%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bush Hill Park safer than East Downs?

      Bush Hill Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,548 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bush Hill Park vs East Downs?

      Bush Hill Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bush Hill Park and East Downs?

      In Bush Hill Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,165 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bush Hill Park and East Downs?

      Bush Hill Park recorded 932 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. 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 Bush Hill Park vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Bush Hill Park totalled 1,165 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bush Hill Park and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bush Hill Park recorded 4,691 crimes (now 4,548, a change of -3.1%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bush Hill Park and East 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. Bush Hill Park has a resolution rate of 35% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bush Hill Park and East Downs?

      Bush Hill Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East 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 Bush Hill Park and East 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 Bush Hill Park or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bush Hill Park and East 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.