Crayford vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crayford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Crayford vs East Downs Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crayford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,263 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crayford
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,263
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,218
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crayford
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      668 ↑12%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      463 ↑19%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      138 ↑1%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↓9%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      64 ↑19%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓35%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      98 ↑3%
      0
      Public Order
      123 ↓15%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      48 ↑153%
      0
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑9%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crayford safer than East Downs?

      Crayford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,263 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 Crayford vs East Downs?

      Crayford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Crayford and East Downs?

      In Crayford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (668 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 Crayford and East Downs?

      Crayford recorded 463 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 Crayford vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Crayford totalled 668 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 Crayford and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crayford recorded 2,218 crimes (now 2,263, a change of +2%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crayford 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. Crayford has a resolution rate of 31.1% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crayford and East Downs?

      Crayford 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 Crayford 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 Crayford or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crayford 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.