Downham vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Downham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Downham vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Downham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,270 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,270
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,864
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      1,589 ↑13%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,021 ↑9%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      281 ↓19%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      572 ↓6%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      169 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      310 ↓13%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      213 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      261 ↓12%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      123 ↑13%
      0
      Shoplifting
      527 ↑231%
      0
      Theft from Person
      63 ↓32%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓16%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑104%
      0
      Other Crime
      78 ↑13%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Downham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,270 crimes in the last 12 months. Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downham vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Downham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Coxheath & Farleigh shows -20.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Downham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,589 incidents). In Coxheath & Farleigh, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Downham recorded 1,021 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5. 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 Downham vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Downham totalled 1,589 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Coxheath & Farleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham recorded 4,864 crimes (now 5,270, a change of +8.4%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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. Downham has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Downham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Coxheath & Farleigh 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 Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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 Downham or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham and Coxheath & Farleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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