Hacton vs East Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hacton vs East Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hacton safer than East Downs?
Hacton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,588 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 Hacton vs East Downs?
Hacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — 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 Hacton and East Downs?
In Hacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (661 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 Hacton and East Downs?
Hacton recorded 661 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 Hacton vs East Downs?
Violent crime in Hacton totalled 650 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 Hacton and East Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hacton recorded 2,259 crimes (now 2,588, a change of +14.6%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hacton 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. Hacton has a resolution rate of 27.6% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hacton and East Downs?
Hacton 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 Hacton 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 Hacton or East Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hacton and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.