Upper Edmonton vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Upper Edmonton vs East Downs Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Upper Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,666 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      35.3% 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 Upper Edmonton
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,666
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,982
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Edmonton
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      3,245 ↑10%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,658 ↓5%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      835 ↓6%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      897 ↓14%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      464 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      426 ↓28%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      834 ↓16%
      0
      Public Order
      606 ↑6%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      381 ↓5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      377 ↑21%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      583 ↓9%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      94 ↓9%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      113 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      153 ↑11%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Edmonton safer than East Downs?

      Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,666 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 Upper Edmonton vs East Downs?

      Upper Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — 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 Upper Edmonton and East Downs?

      In Upper Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,245 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 Upper Edmonton and East Downs?

      Upper Edmonton recorded 2,658 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 Upper Edmonton vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Upper Edmonton totalled 3,245 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 Upper Edmonton and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Edmonton recorded 11,982 crimes (now 11,666, a change of -2.6%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Edmonton 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. Upper Edmonton has a resolution rate of 35.3% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Edmonton and East Downs?

      Upper Edmonton 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 Upper Edmonton 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 Upper Edmonton or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Edmonton 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.