Westgate-on-Sea vs Willesborough
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Westgate-on-Sea vs Willesborough Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westgate-on-Sea safer than Willesborough?
Westgate-on-Sea has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 604 crimes in the last 12 months. Willesborough has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 823 crimes. Westgate-on-Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Westgate-on-Sea vs Willesborough?
Westgate-on-Sea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Westgate-on-Sea and Willesborough?
In Westgate-on-Sea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 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 Westgate-on-Sea and Willesborough?
Westgate-on-Sea recorded 100 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 Westgate-on-Sea vs Willesborough?
Violent crime in Westgate-on-Sea totalled 307 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 Westgate-on-Sea and Willesborough in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westgate-on-Sea recorded 583 crimes (now 604, a change of +3.6%). Willesborough recorded 686 crimes previously (now 823, +20%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate-on-Sea 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. Westgate-on-Sea has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Willesborough has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Westgate-on-Sea and Willesborough?
Westgate-on-Sea 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 Westgate-on-Sea 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 Westgate-on-Sea or Willesborough on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate-on-Sea and Willesborough. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.