Murston vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Murston vs Westbrook Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% 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 Murston
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      855
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      802
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      301 ↓7%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓14%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      17 ↓26%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑12%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      17 ↓43%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓61%
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Murston safer than Westbrook?

      Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Westbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Murston vs Westbrook?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Murston and Westbrook?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 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 Murston and Westbrook?

      Murston recorded 263 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 Murston vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 301 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 Murston and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Murston recorded 802 crimes (now 855, a change of +6.6%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston 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. Murston has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Westbrook?

      Murston 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 Murston 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 Murston or Westbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston and Westbrook. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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