Downham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Downham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police

      Downham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Downham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,942 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Kent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.4% trend
      46.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,942
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,079
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↑30.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      46.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,557 ↑9%
      31 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      961 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      283 ↓24%
      8 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      557 ↓15%
      19 ↑58%
      Burglary
      163 ↓16%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      339 ↓7%
      20 ↑11%
      Drugs
      230 ↑5%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      267 ↓10%
      5 ↓44%
      Robbery
      124 ↑31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      278 ↓1%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↓42%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓20%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑48%
      0
      Other Crime
      71 ↓1%
      9 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham safer than Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,942 crimes in the last 12 months. Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Crockenhill and Well Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downham vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Downham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crockenhill and Well Hill shows +30.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      In Downham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,557 incidents). In Crockenhill and Well Hill, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Downham recorded 961 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0. 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 Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Violent crime in Downham totalled 1,557 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Crockenhill and Well Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downham and Crockenhill and Well Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham recorded 5,079 crimes (now 4,942, a change of -2.7%). Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 79 crimes previously (now 103, +30.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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 28.2% and Crockenhill and Well Hill has 46.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Downham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Crockenhill and Well Hill 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 Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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 Crockenhill and Well Hill on a crime map?

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

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