Walmer vs Westcourt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Walmer Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Westcourt Kent Police

      Walmer vs Westcourt Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Walmer
      Kent Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Westcourt
      Kent Police
      947 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      31% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walmer
      B Westcourt
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      409
      947
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      454
      695
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walmer
      B Westcourt
      Violent Crime
      186 ↓17%
      363 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑19%
      174 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑13%
      81 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓63%
      44 ↓8%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      37 ↑85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑46%
      127 ↑98%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      29 ↓28%
      Public Order
      15 ↓32%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓21%
      35 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Walmer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walmer safer than Westcourt?

      Walmer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 409 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcourt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 947 crimes. Walmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walmer vs Westcourt?

      Walmer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — 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 Walmer and Westcourt?

      In Walmer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 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 Walmer and Westcourt?

      Walmer recorded 51 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 Walmer vs Westcourt?

      Violent crime in Walmer totalled 186 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 Walmer and Westcourt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walmer recorded 454 crimes (now 409, a change of -9.9%). Westcourt recorded 695 crimes previously (now 947, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walmer 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. Walmer has a resolution rate of 40% and Westcourt has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walmer and Westcourt?

      Walmer 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 Walmer 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 Walmer or Westcourt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walmer 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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