Watton vs East Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Watton vs East Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watton safer than East Downs?
Watton has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 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 Watton vs East Downs?
Watton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.8% — 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 Watton and East Downs?
In Watton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 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 Watton and East Downs?
Watton recorded 62 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 Watton vs East Downs?
Violent crime in Watton totalled 283 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 Watton and East Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watton recorded 1,059 crimes (now 563, a change of -46.8%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watton 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. Watton has a resolution rate of 0% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Watton and East Downs?
Watton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Watton 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 Watton or East Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watton and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.