Sandwich vs Westbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Sandwich Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Sandwich vs Westbrook Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Sandwich
      Kent Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      23.5% 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 Sandwich
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      487
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      566
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandwich
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      209 ↓8%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑8%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓37%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓62%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      7 ↓59%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓26%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      13 ↓19%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      23 ↑0%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      2
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓9%
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓86%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑28%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sandwich is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandwich safer than Westbrook?

      Sandwich has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Sandwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandwich vs Westbrook?

      Sandwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Sandwich and Westbrook?

      In Sandwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 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 Sandwich and Westbrook?

      Sandwich recorded 91 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 Sandwich vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Sandwich totalled 209 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 Sandwich and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandwich recorded 566 crimes (now 487, a change of -14%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandwich 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. Sandwich has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandwich and Westbrook?

      Sandwich 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 Sandwich 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 Sandwich or Westbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sandwich and Westbrook. 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.