West Hill vs Wincheap

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    West Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wincheap Kent Police

      West Hill vs Wincheap Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wincheap
      Kent Police
      1,072 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Hill
      B Wincheap
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      913
      1,072
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      1,134
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑124.3%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Hill
      B Wincheap
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑72%
      281 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      156 ↑322%
      189 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑121%
      74 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↑10%
      41 ↓55%
      Burglary
      16 ↓24%
      27 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑129%
      124 ↑12%
      Drugs
      44 ↑193%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      44 ↑175%
      39 ↑5%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      21 ↑2000%
      Shoplifting
      108 ↑2060%
      206 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Hill safer than Wincheap?

      West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 913 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincheap has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,072 crimes. Wincheap scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Hill vs Wincheap?

      West Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +124.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wincheap shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Wincheap, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Hill recorded 156 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincheap recorded 189. 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 Wincheap?

      Violent crime in West Hill totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Wincheap. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Hill and Wincheap 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%). Wincheap recorded 1,134 crimes previously (now 1,072, -5.5%).

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

      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 Wincheap has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Hill and Wincheap?

      West Hill falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wincheap 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 Wincheap?

      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 Wincheap on a crime map?

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