Hildenborough vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hildenborough Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Hildenborough vs Westbrook Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hildenborough
      Kent Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Westbrook
      Kent Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.4% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hildenborough
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      177
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      211
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hildenborough
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      58 ↑5%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑23%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑8%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓24%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hildenborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hildenborough safer than Westbrook?

      Hildenborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Hildenborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hildenborough vs Westbrook?

      Hildenborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westbrook shows +99.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hildenborough and Westbrook?

      In Hildenborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 incidents). In Westbrook, it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hildenborough and Westbrook?

      Hildenborough recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbrook recorded 131. 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 Hildenborough vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Hildenborough totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Westbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hildenborough and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hildenborough recorded 211 crimes (now 177, a change of -16.1%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hildenborough and Westbrook?

      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. Hildenborough has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hildenborough and Westbrook?

      Hildenborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westbrook 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 Hildenborough and Westbrook?

      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 Hildenborough or Westbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hildenborough and Westbrook. 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.