Cann Hall vs Downham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cann Hall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Downham Metropolitan Police Service

      Cann Hall vs Downham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cann Hall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,923 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      27.5% 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 Cann Hall
      B Downham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,923
      4,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,347
      5,079
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cann Hall
      B Downham
      Violent Crime
      2,528 ↑5%
      1,557 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,107 ↓3%
      961 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      893 ↓2%
      283 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      955 ↑12%
      557 ↓15%
      Burglary
      428 ↓26%
      163 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      546 ↓4%
      339 ↓7%
      Drugs
      555 ↑17%
      230 ↑5%
      Public Order
      523 ↑4%
      267 ↓10%
      Robbery
      357 ↑15%
      124 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      1,190 ↑91%
      278 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      512 ↓10%
      56 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      170 ↓13%
      16 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑16%
      40 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      100 ↑2%
      71 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cann Hall safer than Downham?

      Cann Hall has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,923 crimes in the last 12 months. Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,942 crimes. Downham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cann Hall vs Downham?

      Cann Hall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — 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 Cann Hall and Downham?

      In Cann Hall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,107 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 Cann Hall and Downham?

      Cann Hall recorded 3,107 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 Cann Hall vs Downham?

      Violent crime in Cann Hall totalled 2,528 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 Cann Hall and Downham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cann Hall recorded 11,347 crimes (now 11,923, a change of +5.1%). Downham recorded 5,079 crimes previously (now 4,942, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cann Hall 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. Cann Hall has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Downham has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cann Hall and Downham?

      Cann Hall 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 Cann Hall 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 Cann Hall or Downham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cann Hall 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.