West Downs vs Willesborough

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    West Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Willesborough Kent Police

      West Downs vs Willesborough Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Willesborough
      Kent Police
      823 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      36.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Downs
      B Willesborough
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      185
      823
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      194
      686
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↑20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Downs
      B Willesborough
      Violent Crime
      63 ↑5%
      354 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓39%
      87 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓28%
      92 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑57%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↓82%
      25 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      70 ↑46%
      Drugs
      2
      22 ↑10%
      Public Order
      5 ↑67%
      60 ↑43%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      6
      Shoplifting
      26
      38 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↑83%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      24 ↑243%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Downs is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Downs safer than Willesborough?

      West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Willesborough has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 823 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Downs vs Willesborough?

      West Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Willesborough shows +20% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Downs and Willesborough?

      In West Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Willesborough, it is Violent Crime (354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Downs and Willesborough?

      West Downs recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willesborough recorded 87. 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 Willesborough?

      Violent crime in West Downs totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 354 in Willesborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Downs and Willesborough 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%). Willesborough recorded 686 crimes previously (now 823, +20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Downs and Willesborough?

      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 Willesborough has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Downs and Willesborough?

      West Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Willesborough 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 Willesborough?

      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 Willesborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Downs and Willesborough. 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.