Pilgrims with Ightham vs West Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Pilgrims with Ightham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West Hill Kent Police

      Pilgrims with Ightham vs West Hill Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Pilgrims with Ightham
      Kent Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pilgrims with Ightham
      B West Hill
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      381
      913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      379
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑124.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.1%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pilgrims with Ightham
      B West Hill
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑5%
      287 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↑16%
      156 ↑322%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑39%
      64 ↑121%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓17%
      66 ↑10%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      16 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓5%
      64 ↑129%
      Drugs
      8 ↓67%
      44 ↑193%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      44 ↑175%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑900%
      108 ↑2060%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑10%
      22 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pilgrims with Ightham is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pilgrims with Ightham safer than West Hill?

      Pilgrims with Ightham has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 381 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. Pilgrims with Ightham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pilgrims with Ightham vs West Hill?

      Pilgrims with Ightham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Hill shows +124.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill?

      In Pilgrims with Ightham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In West Hill, it is Violent Crime (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill?

      Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hill recorded 156. 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 Pilgrims with Ightham vs West Hill?

      Violent crime in Pilgrims with Ightham totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 287 in West Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 379 crimes (now 381, a change of +0.5%). West Hill recorded 407 crimes previously (now 913, +124.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill?

      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. Pilgrims with Ightham has a resolution rate of 53.1% and West Hill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill?

      Pilgrims with Ightham falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Hill 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 Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill?

      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 Pilgrims with Ightham or West Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pilgrims with Ightham and West Hill. 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.