Washford vs West Hill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Washford Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West Hill Kent Police

      Washford vs West Hill Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Washford
      Kent Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑268.2% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Washford
      B West Hill
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      394
      913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      107
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑268.2%
      ↑124.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.4%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Washford
      B West Hill
      Violent Crime
      167 ↑271%
      287 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑184%
      156 ↑322%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑229%
      64 ↑121%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑200%
      66 ↑10%
      Burglary
      11 ↑267%
      16 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑300%
      64 ↑129%
      Drugs
      15 ↑275%
      44 ↑193%
      Public Order
      22 ↑450%
      44 ↑175%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      16
      108 ↑2060%
      Theft from Person
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑143%
      22 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Washford is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Washford safer than West Hill?

      Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 394 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Washford vs West Hill?

      Washford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +268.2% — 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 Washford and West Hill?

      In Washford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 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 Washford and West Hill?

      Washford recorded 54 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 Washford vs West Hill?

      Violent crime in Washford totalled 167 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 Washford and West Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washford recorded 107 crimes (now 394, a change of +268.2%). West Hill recorded 407 crimes previously (now 913, +124.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washford 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. Washford has a resolution rate of 35.4% and West Hill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Washford and West Hill?

      Washford 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 Washford 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 Washford or West Hill on a crime map?

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

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