Edenbridge South and West vs West Bay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Edenbridge South and West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      West Bay Kent Police

      Edenbridge South and West vs West Bay Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Edenbridge South and West
      Kent Police
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      West Bay
      Kent Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      13.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edenbridge South and West
      B West Bay
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      350
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      500
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      13.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edenbridge South and West
      B West Bay
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓53%
      176 ↑49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↓7%
      61 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑10%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑56%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      8 ↓58%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓25%
      42 ↑91%
      Drugs
      10 ↓29%
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      14 ↑0%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      4
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓4%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Edenbridge South and West is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edenbridge South and West safer than West Bay?

      Edenbridge South and West has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 350 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bay has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 391 crimes. Edenbridge South and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edenbridge South and West vs West Bay?

      Edenbridge South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Edenbridge South and West and West Bay?

      In Edenbridge South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 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 Edenbridge South and West and West Bay?

      Edenbridge South and West recorded 86 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 Edenbridge South and West vs West Bay?

      Violent crime in Edenbridge South and West totalled 106 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 Edenbridge South and West and West Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edenbridge South and West recorded 500 crimes (now 350, a change of -30%). West Bay recorded 267 crimes previously (now 391, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edenbridge South and West 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. Edenbridge South and West has a resolution rate of 45.5% and West Bay has 13.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edenbridge South and West and West Bay?

      Edenbridge South and West 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 Edenbridge South and West 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 Edenbridge South and West or West Bay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edenbridge South and West 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.