Chestfield vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Chestfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Chestfield vs East Downs Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Chestfield
      Kent Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chestfield
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      357
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chestfield
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓40%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑38%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓4%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑68%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑29%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Public Order
      10 ↓58%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      5
      0
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑17%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chestfield safer than East Downs?

      Chestfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chestfield vs East Downs?

      Chestfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chestfield and East Downs?

      In Chestfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chestfield and East Downs?

      Chestfield recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Chestfield vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Chestfield totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chestfield and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chestfield recorded 382 crimes (now 357, a change of -6.5%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chestfield 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. Chestfield has a resolution rate of 33.3% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chestfield and East Downs?

      Chestfield falls within the Kent Police 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 Chestfield 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 Chestfield or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chestfield 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.