Town vs Westcourt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Town Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Westcourt Kent Police

      Town vs Westcourt Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Kent Police
      2,606 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      42% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Westcourt
      Kent Police
      947 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Town
      B Westcourt
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,606
      947
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,837
      695
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Town
      B Westcourt
      Violent Crime
      873 ↓4%
      363 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      557 ↑27%
      174 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      194 ↑2%
      81 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      109 ↓32%
      44 ↓8%
      Burglary
      54 ↑6%
      37 ↑85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↓13%
      127 ↑98%
      Drugs
      92 ↓37%
      29 ↓28%
      Public Order
      114 ↓20%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      55 ↑45%
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      219 ↓38%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓34%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓34%
      35 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Town is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Town safer than Westcourt?

      Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,606 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcourt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 947 crimes. Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Town vs Westcourt?

      Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westcourt shows +36.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Town and Westcourt?

      In Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (873 incidents). In Westcourt, it is Violent Crime (363 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town and Westcourt?

      Town recorded 557 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcourt recorded 174. 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 Town vs Westcourt?

      Violent crime in Town totalled 873 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 363 in Westcourt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Town and Westcourt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town recorded 2,837 crimes (now 2,606, a change of -8.1%). Westcourt recorded 695 crimes previously (now 947, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town and Westcourt?

      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. Town has a resolution rate of 42% and Westcourt has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Town and Westcourt?

      Town falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westcourt 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 Town and Westcourt?

      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 Town or Westcourt on a crime map?

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

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