Seal and Weald vs West Bay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Seal and Weald Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      West Bay Kent Police

      Seal and Weald vs West Bay Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Seal and Weald
      Kent Police
      278 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      West Bay
      Kent Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      13.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seal and Weald
      B West Bay
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      278
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      362
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.2%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      13.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seal and Weald
      B West Bay
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓21%
      176 ↑49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑53%
      61 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓48%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓23%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      22 ↓21%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓48%
      42 ↑91%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↓28%
      Public Order
      4 ↓73%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seal and Weald is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seal and Weald safer than West Bay?

      Seal and Weald has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 278 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bay has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 391 crimes. Seal and Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seal and Weald vs West Bay?

      Seal and Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bay shows +46.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seal and Weald and West Bay?

      In Seal and Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In West Bay, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seal and Weald and West Bay?

      Seal and Weald recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bay recorded 61. 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 Seal and Weald vs West Bay?

      Violent crime in Seal and Weald totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 in West Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seal and Weald and West Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seal and Weald recorded 362 crimes (now 278, a change of -23.2%). West Bay recorded 267 crimes previously (now 391, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seal and Weald and West Bay?

      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. Seal and Weald has a resolution rate of 33.3% and West Bay has 13.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seal and Weald and West Bay?

      Seal and Weald falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Bay 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 Seal and Weald and West Bay?

      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 Seal and Weald or West Bay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seal and Weald and West Bay. 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.