Twydall vs Westgate-on-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Twydall Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Westgate-on-Sea Kent Police

      Twydall vs Westgate-on-Sea Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Twydall
      Kent Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Westgate-on-Sea
      Kent Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Twydall
      B Westgate-on-Sea
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      995
      604
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      739
      583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.6%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Twydall
      B Westgate-on-Sea
      Violent Crime
      385 ↑15%
      307 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↑62%
      100 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑15%
      43 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑118%
      13 ↓46%
      Burglary
      22 ↑38%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑42%
      55 ↓4%
      Drugs
      35 ↑46%
      20 ↑43%
      Public Order
      34 ↑6%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑114%
      10 ↓62%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑38%
      15 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westgate-on-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Twydall safer than Westgate-on-Sea?

      Twydall has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 995 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate-on-Sea has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 604 crimes. Westgate-on-Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Twydall vs Westgate-on-Sea?

      Twydall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate-on-Sea shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea?

      In Twydall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (385 incidents). In Westgate-on-Sea, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea?

      Twydall recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate-on-Sea recorded 100. 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 Twydall vs Westgate-on-Sea?

      Violent crime in Twydall totalled 385 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Westgate-on-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Twydall recorded 739 crimes (now 995, a change of +34.6%). Westgate-on-Sea recorded 583 crimes previously (now 604, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea?

      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. Twydall has a resolution rate of 36.6% and Westgate-on-Sea has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea?

      Twydall falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westgate-on-Sea 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 Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea?

      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 Twydall or Westgate-on-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Twydall and Westgate-on-Sea. 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.