Blean Forest vs West Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Blean Forest Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West Hill Kent Police

      Blean Forest vs West Hill Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Blean Forest
      Kent Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      57.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blean Forest
      B West Hill
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      314
      913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑124.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.9%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blean Forest
      B West Hill
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓27%
      287 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓7%
      156 ↑322%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓12%
      64 ↑121%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      66 ↑10%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      16 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑73%
      64 ↑129%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      44 ↑193%
      Public Order
      8 ↑33%
      44 ↑175%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑110%
      108 ↑2060%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑125%
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      22 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blean Forest is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blean Forest safer than West Hill?

      Blean Forest has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. Blean Forest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blean Forest vs West Hill?

      Blean Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Hill shows +124.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blean Forest and West Hill?

      In Blean Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In West Hill, it is Violent Crime (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blean Forest and West Hill?

      Blean Forest recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hill recorded 156. 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 Blean Forest vs West Hill?

      Violent crime in Blean Forest totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 287 in West Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blean Forest and West Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blean Forest recorded 303 crimes (now 314, a change of +3.6%). West Hill recorded 407 crimes previously (now 913, +124.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blean Forest and West Hill?

      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. Blean Forest has a resolution rate of 57.9% and West Hill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blean Forest and West Hill?

      Blean Forest falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Hill 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 Blean Forest and West Hill?

      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 Blean Forest or West Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blean Forest and West Hill. 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.