St. Stephen's vs West Hill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St. Stephen's vs West Hill Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Stephen's safer than West Hill?
St. Stephen's has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,914 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. St. Stephen's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St. Stephen's vs West Hill?
St. Stephen's shows a year-on-year crime trend of +103.4% — 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 St. Stephen's and West Hill?
In St. Stephen's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (682 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 St. Stephen's and West Hill?
St. Stephen's recorded 341 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 St. Stephen's vs West Hill?
Violent crime in St. Stephen's totalled 682 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 St. Stephen's and West Hill in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Stephen's recorded 941 crimes (now 1,914, a change of +103.4%). West Hill recorded 407 crimes previously (now 913, +124.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St. Stephen's 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. St. Stephen's has a resolution rate of 39% and West Hill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St. Stephen's and West Hill?
St. Stephen's 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 St. Stephen's 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 St. Stephen's or West Hill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St. Stephen's and West Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.