Kingsgate vs Westcourt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Westcourt Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Westcourt Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Westcourt
      Kent Police
      947 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Westcourt
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      172
      947
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      695
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Westcourt
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      363 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      174 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      81 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      44 ↓8%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      37 ↑85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      127 ↑98%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      29 ↓28%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      35 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsgate is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Westcourt?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcourt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 947 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Westcourt?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcourt shows +36.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsgate and Westcourt?

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Westcourt, it is Violent Crime (363 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsgate and Westcourt?

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcourt recorded 174. 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 Kingsgate vs Westcourt?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 363 in Westcourt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsgate and Westcourt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Westcourt recorded 695 crimes previously (now 947, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsgate and Westcourt?

      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. Kingsgate has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Westcourt has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Westcourt?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westcourt 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 Kingsgate and Westcourt?

      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 Kingsgate or Westcourt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsgate and Westcourt. 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.