Kingsgate vs Whitfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Whitfield Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      1
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsgate is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Whitfield?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Kingsgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Whitfield?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Whitfield?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

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

      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 Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Whitfield?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

      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 Whitfield on a crime map?

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