West Green vs Cowden and Hever

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    West Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      West Green vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Sussex Police
      3,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑248.7% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Green
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,958
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,135
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑248.7%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Green
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      1,280 ↑249%
      18 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      749 ↑459%
      15 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      224 ↑164%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      103 ↑151%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      71 ↑115%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↑407%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      140 ↑419%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      397 ↑318%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      47 ↑292%
      0
      Shoplifting
      545 ↑126%
      0
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑170%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑39%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑427%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑293%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Green safer than Cowden and Hever?

      West Green has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Green vs Cowden and Hever?

      West Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +248.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Green and Cowden and Hever?

      In West Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,280 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Green and Cowden and Hever?

      West Green recorded 749 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 15. 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 West Green vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in West Green totalled 1,280 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Green and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Green recorded 1,135 crimes (now 3,958, a change of +248.7%). Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes previously (now 56, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Green and Cowden and Hever?

      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. West Green has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Green and Cowden and Hever?

      West Green falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Cowden and Hever 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 West Green and Cowden and Hever?

      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 West Green or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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