Reculver vs Westgate-on-Sea
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Reculver vs Westgate-on-Sea Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reculver safer than Westgate-on-Sea?
Reculver has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate-on-Sea has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 683 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Reculver vs Westgate-on-Sea?
Reculver shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate-on-Sea shows +17.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea?
In Reculver, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (57 incidents). In Westgate-on-Sea, it is Violent Crime (321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea?
Reculver recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate-on-Sea recorded 105. 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 Reculver vs Westgate-on-Sea?
Violent crime in Reculver totalled 57 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 321 in Westgate-on-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Reculver recorded 210 crimes (now 147, a change of -30%). Westgate-on-Sea recorded 581 crimes previously (now 683, +17.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea?
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. Reculver has a resolution rate of 0% and Westgate-on-Sea has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea?
Reculver falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westgate-on-Sea 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 Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea?
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 Reculver or Westgate-on-Sea on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.