Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Sandgate & West Folkestone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Weald North Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sandgate & West Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,577 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.7% trend
      37.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandgate & West Folkestone
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,577
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,318
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.7%
      ↓20.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandgate & West Folkestone
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      555 ↑6%
      36 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      255 ↑41%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      141 ↑21%
      10 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑34%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      40 ↑0%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↓8%
      12 ↓25%
      Drugs
      65 ↑160%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      39 ↓49%
      7 ↑75%
      Robbery
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      225 ↑76%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑300%
      1
      Other Crime
      52 ↑27%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandgate & West Folkestone safer than Weald North?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,577 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 101 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Weald North?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -20.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North?

      In Sandgate & West Folkestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (555 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 11. 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone totalled 555 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 1,318 crimes (now 1,577, a change of +19.7%). Weald North recorded 127 crimes previously (now 101, -20.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North?

      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. Sandgate & West Folkestone has a resolution rate of 37.7% and Weald North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North?

      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 Sandgate & West Folkestone or Weald North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sandgate & West Folkestone and Weald North. 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.