East Folkestone vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    East Folkestone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill Kent Police

      East Folkestone vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      East Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Kent Police
      4,514 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      36.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Folkestone
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,381
      4,514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,017
      5,073
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.8%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Folkestone
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Violent Crime
      591 ↑28%
      1,791 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↑83%
      957 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      65 ↑5%
      379 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑0%
      225 ↓47%
      Burglary
      35 ↑46%
      132 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↓1%
      409 ↓21%
      Drugs
      71 ↑92%
      133 ↓61%
      Public Order
      55 ↓5%
      162 ↓17%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      54 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑231%
      58 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      18 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑1100%
      19 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑160%
      40 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      137 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Folkestone safer than Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      East Folkestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitehill & Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,514 crimes. Whitehill & Windmill Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Folkestone vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      East Folkestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitehill & Windmill Hill shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      In East Folkestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (591 incidents). In Whitehill & Windmill Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      East Folkestone recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 957. 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 East Folkestone vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Violent crime in East Folkestone totalled 591 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,791 in Whitehill & Windmill Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Folkestone recorded 1,017 crimes (now 1,381, a change of +35.8%). Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 5,073 crimes previously (now 4,514, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill 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. East Folkestone has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Whitehill & Windmill Hill has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      East Folkestone falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitehill & Windmill 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 East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill 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 East Folkestone or Whitehill & Windmill Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Folkestone and Whitehill & Windmill 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.