West Downs vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    West Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill Kent Police

      West Downs vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Kent Police
      4,514 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      36.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Downs
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      185
      4,514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      194
      5,073
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Downs
      B Whitehill & Windmill Hill
      Violent Crime
      63 ↑5%
      1,791 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓39%
      957 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓28%
      379 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑57%
      225 ↓47%
      Burglary
      5 ↓82%
      132 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      409 ↓21%
      Drugs
      2
      133 ↓61%
      Public Order
      5 ↑67%
      162 ↓17%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      54 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      26
      58 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      0
      18 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      19 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      40 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      137 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Downs safer than Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitehill & Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,514 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Downs vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      West Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitehill & Windmill Hill shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      In West Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Whitehill & Windmill Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      West Downs recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 957. 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 West Downs vs Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      Violent crime in West Downs totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,791 in Whitehill & Windmill Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Downs recorded 194 crimes (now 185, a change of -4.6%). Whitehill & Windmill Hill recorded 5,073 crimes previously (now 4,514, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill 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. West Downs has a resolution rate of 50% and Whitehill & Windmill Hill has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill Hill?

      West Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitehill & Windmill 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 West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill 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 West Downs or Whitehill & Windmill Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Downs and Whitehill & Windmill Hill. 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.