West Hill vs Whitfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    West Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      West Hill vs Whitfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Hill
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      913
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑124.3%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Hill
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑72%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      156 ↑322%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑121%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↑10%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      16 ↓24%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑129%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      44 ↑193%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      44 ↑175%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      3
      Shoplifting
      108 ↑2060%
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitfield is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Hill safer than Whitfield?

      West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 913 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Whitfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Hill vs Whitfield?

      West Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +124.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Hill and Whitfield?

      In West Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Hill and Whitfield?

      West Hill recorded 156 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Hill vs Whitfield?

      Violent crime in West Hill totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Hill and Whitfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Hill recorded 407 crimes (now 913, a change of +124.3%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Hill and Whitfield?

      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 Hill has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Hill and Whitfield?

      West Hill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitfield 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 Hill and Whitfield?

      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 Hill or Whitfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Hill and Whitfield. 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.