Sir Moses Montefiore vs Westgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Sir Moses Montefiore Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Westgate Kent Police

      Sir Moses Montefiore vs Westgate Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Sir Moses Montefiore
      Kent Police
      809 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.5% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westgate
      Kent Police
      3,829 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sir Moses Montefiore
      B Westgate
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      809
      3,829
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      2,902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑108.5%
      ↑31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sir Moses Montefiore
      B Westgate
      Violent Crime
      338 ↑75%
      1,056 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑257%
      762 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑130%
      200 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑46%
      67 ↓13%
      Burglary
      22 ↑100%
      62 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑112%
      298 ↑48%
      Drugs
      32 ↑357%
      218 ↑40%
      Public Order
      25 ↑19%
      190 ↑4%
      Robbery
      7
      70 ↑119%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑189%
      725 ↑53%
      Theft from Person
      5
      39 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      55 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      39 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑191%
      48 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westgate is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sir Moses Montefiore safer than Westgate?

      Sir Moses Montefiore has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 809 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,829 crimes. Westgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sir Moses Montefiore vs Westgate?

      Sir Moses Montefiore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +108.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate shows +31.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate?

      In Sir Moses Montefiore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Westgate, it is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate?

      Sir Moses Montefiore recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate recorded 762. 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 Sir Moses Montefiore vs Westgate?

      Violent crime in Sir Moses Montefiore totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,056 in Westgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sir Moses Montefiore recorded 388 crimes (now 809, a change of +108.5%). Westgate recorded 2,902 crimes previously (now 3,829, +31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate?

      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. Sir Moses Montefiore has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Westgate has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate?

      Sir Moses Montefiore falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westgate 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 Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate?

      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 Sir Moses Montefiore or Westgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sir Moses Montefiore and Westgate. 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.