Salmestone vs West Hill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Salmestone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West Hill Kent Police

      Salmestone vs West Hill Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Salmestone
      Kent Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salmestone
      B West Hill
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,224
      913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      833
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑46.9%
      ↑124.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salmestone
      B West Hill
      Violent Crime
      548 ↑51%
      287 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↑62%
      156 ↑322%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑57%
      64 ↑121%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑33%
      66 ↑10%
      Burglary
      24 ↑26%
      16 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑7%
      64 ↑129%
      Drugs
      44 ↑26%
      44 ↑193%
      Public Order
      58 ↑5%
      44 ↑175%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑125%
      108 ↑2060%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑30%
      22 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Hill is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salmestone safer than West Hill?

      Salmestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,224 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salmestone vs West Hill?

      Salmestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +46.9% — 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 Salmestone and West Hill?

      In Salmestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (548 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 Salmestone and West Hill?

      Salmestone recorded 217 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 Salmestone vs West Hill?

      Violent crime in Salmestone totalled 548 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 Salmestone and West Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salmestone recorded 833 crimes (now 1,224, a change of +46.9%). West Hill recorded 407 crimes previously (now 913, +124.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salmestone 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. Salmestone has a resolution rate of 25% and West Hill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salmestone and West Hill?

      Salmestone 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 Salmestone 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 Salmestone or West Hill on a crime map?

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

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