Springfield vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Springfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Springfield vs East Downs Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,870 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springfield
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      9,870
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,680
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springfield
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      2,506 ↑8%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,389 ↑7%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      658 ↑0%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      589 ↓6%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      394 ↓27%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↓19%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      437 ↓15%
      0
      Public Order
      679 ↑6%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      340 ↓21%
      0
      Shoplifting
      357 ↓44%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      772 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      184 ↓17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      88 ↑63%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      100 ↓11%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Springfield safer than East Downs?

      Springfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,870 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 Springfield vs East Downs?

      Springfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — 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 Springfield and East Downs?

      In Springfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,506 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 Springfield and East Downs?

      Springfield recorded 2,389 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 Springfield vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Springfield totalled 2,506 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 Springfield and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Springfield recorded 10,680 crimes (now 9,870, a change of -7.6%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springfield 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. Springfield has a resolution rate of 31.8% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springfield and East Downs?

      Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield or East Downs on a crime map?

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

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