Downham vs Newington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downham vs Newington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downham safer than Newington?
Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,942 crimes in the last 12 months. Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,290 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downham vs Newington?
Downham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newington shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downham and Newington?
In Downham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,557 incidents). In Newington, it is Violent Crime (4,746 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downham and Newington?
Downham recorded 961 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newington recorded 4,566. 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 Newington?
Violent crime in Downham totalled 1,557 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,746 in Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downham and Newington 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%). Newington recorded 21,619 crimes previously (now 22,290, +3.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham and Newington?
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 Newington has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downham and Newington?
Downham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Newington 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 Downham and Newington?
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 Newington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham and Newington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.