Strood North and Frindsbury vs Westbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Strood North and Frindsbury Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Strood North and Frindsbury vs Westbrook Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Strood North and Frindsbury
      Kent Police
      1,908 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      33.2% 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 Strood North and Frindsbury
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,908
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,192
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Strood North and Frindsbury
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      627 ↓11%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      340 ↑8%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      107 ↓11%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      83 ↓22%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      34 ↓41%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↓28%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      81 ↑42%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      84 ↑0%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      35 ↑218%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      297 ↓37%
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓53%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑25%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑100%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑7%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Strood North and Frindsbury safer than Westbrook?

      Strood North and Frindsbury has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,908 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Westbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Strood North and Frindsbury vs Westbrook?

      Strood North and Frindsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — 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 Strood North and Frindsbury and Westbrook?

      In Strood North and Frindsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (627 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 Strood North and Frindsbury and Westbrook?

      Strood North and Frindsbury recorded 340 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 Strood North and Frindsbury vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Strood North and Frindsbury totalled 627 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 Strood North and Frindsbury and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Strood North and Frindsbury recorded 2,192 crimes (now 1,908, a change of -13%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Strood North and Frindsbury 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. Strood North and Frindsbury has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Strood North and Frindsbury and Westbrook?

      Strood North and Frindsbury 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 Strood North and Frindsbury 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 Strood North and Frindsbury or Westbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Strood North and Frindsbury and Westbrook. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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