Church Street vs Downham

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

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

      Church Street vs Downham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Church Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,991 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      33.7% 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 Church Street
      B Downham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      21,991
      4,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,381
      5,079
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Street
      B Downham
      Violent Crime
      3,561 ↑9%
      1,557 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,315 ↑9%
      961 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      3,102 ↓2%
      283 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,295 ↑5%
      557 ↓15%
      Burglary
      1,027 ↓4%
      163 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      757 ↑0%
      339 ↓7%
      Drugs
      741 ↑56%
      230 ↑5%
      Public Order
      957 ↓9%
      267 ↓10%
      Robbery
      702 ↓13%
      124 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      1,963 ↑58%
      278 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      2,954 ↓23%
      56 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↑10%
      16 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑12%
      40 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      178 ↑31%
      71 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downham 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 Church Street safer than Downham?

      Church Street has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 21,991 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 Church Street vs Downham?

      Church Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — 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 Church Street and Downham?

      In Church Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,315 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 Church Street and Downham?

      Church Street recorded 4,315 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 Church Street vs Downham?

      Violent crime in Church Street totalled 3,561 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 Church Street and Downham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Street recorded 21,381 crimes (now 21,991, a change of +2.9%). Downham recorded 5,079 crimes previously (now 4,942, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Street 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. Church Street has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Downham has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Street and Downham?

      Church Street 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 Church Street 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 Church Street or Downham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Street 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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