Downham vs Pinkwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Downham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Pinkwell Metropolitan Police Service

      Downham vs Pinkwell 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pinkwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham
      B Pinkwell
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,942
      5,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,079
      5,091
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham
      B Pinkwell
      Violent Crime
      1,557 ↑9%
      1,272 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      961 ↑0%
      1,110 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      283 ↓24%
      330 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      557 ↓15%
      465 ↓3%
      Burglary
      163 ↓16%
      228 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      339 ↓7%
      253 ↑5%
      Drugs
      230 ↑5%
      161 ↑15%
      Public Order
      267 ↓10%
      293 ↓1%
      Robbery
      124 ↑31%
      153 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      278 ↓1%
      456 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↓42%
      246 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓20%
      62 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑48%
      25 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓1%
      45 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Downham safer than Pinkwell?

      Downham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,942 crimes in the last 12 months. Pinkwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,099 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downham vs Pinkwell?

      Downham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pinkwell shows +0.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downham and Pinkwell?

      In Downham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,557 incidents). In Pinkwell, it is Violent Crime (1,272 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downham and Pinkwell?

      Downham recorded 961 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pinkwell recorded 1,110. 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 Pinkwell?

      Violent crime in Downham totalled 1,557 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,272 in Pinkwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downham and Pinkwell 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%). Pinkwell recorded 5,091 crimes previously (now 5,099, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham and Pinkwell?

      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 Pinkwell has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham and Pinkwell?

      Downham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Pinkwell 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 Pinkwell?

      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 Pinkwell on a crime map?

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

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