Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs West Bay

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      West Bay Kent Police

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs West Bay Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      Kent Police
      52 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      West Bay
      Kent Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      13.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B West Bay
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      52
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      42
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B West Bay
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      176 ↑49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      61 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑20%
      42 ↑91%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      1
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne safer than West Bay?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bay has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 391 crimes. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs West Bay?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Bay shows +46.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay?

      In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In West Bay, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bay recorded 61. 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs West Bay?

      Violent crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 in West Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 42 crimes (now 52, a change of +23.8%). West Bay recorded 267 crimes previously (now 391, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay?

      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. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a resolution rate of 0% and West Bay has 13.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Bay 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay?

      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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne or West Bay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and West Bay. 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.