Westcourt vs Wincheap

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

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

      Westcourt vs Wincheap Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Westcourt
      Kent Police
      947 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wincheap
      Kent Police
      1,072 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westcourt
      B Wincheap
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      947
      1,072
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      695
      1,134
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.3%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westcourt
      B Wincheap
      Violent Crime
      363 ↑34%
      281 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      174 ↑57%
      189 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑35%
      74 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓8%
      41 ↓55%
      Burglary
      37 ↑85%
      27 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↑98%
      124 ↑12%
      Drugs
      29 ↓28%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      29 ↓3%
      39 ↑5%
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      21 ↑2000%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      206 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      12 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓10%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westcourt safer than Wincheap?

      Westcourt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 947 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 Westcourt vs Wincheap?

      Westcourt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.3% — 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 Westcourt and Wincheap?

      In Westcourt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (363 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 Westcourt and Wincheap?

      Westcourt recorded 174 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 Westcourt vs Wincheap?

      Violent crime in Westcourt totalled 363 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 Westcourt and Wincheap in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westcourt recorded 695 crimes (now 947, a change of +36.3%). Wincheap recorded 1,134 crimes previously (now 1,072, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westcourt 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. Westcourt has a resolution rate of 31% and Wincheap has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westcourt and Wincheap?

      Westcourt 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 Westcourt 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 Westcourt or Wincheap on a crime map?

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

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