Monkhams vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Monkhams Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Monkhams vs East Downs Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Monkhams
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,865 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      28.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Monkhams
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,865
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,169
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Monkhams
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      628 ↑12%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      332 ↓14%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      132 ↓1%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      278 ↓28%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      129 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↓34%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      64 ↓30%
      0
      Public Order
      105 ↓11%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      34 ↓60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓54%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↓52%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓42%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Monkhams safer than East Downs?

      Monkhams has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,865 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 Monkhams vs East Downs?

      Monkhams shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Monkhams and East Downs?

      In Monkhams, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (628 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 Monkhams and East Downs?

      Monkhams recorded 332 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 Monkhams vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Monkhams totalled 628 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 Monkhams and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Monkhams recorded 2,169 crimes (now 1,865, a change of -14%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Monkhams 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. Monkhams has a resolution rate of 28.5% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Monkhams and East Downs?

      Monkhams 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 Monkhams 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 Monkhams or East Downs on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.