Westgate-on-Sea vs Wye with Hinxhill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Westgate-on-Sea Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wye with Hinxhill Kent Police

      Westgate-on-Sea vs Wye with Hinxhill Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Westgate-on-Sea
      Kent Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wye with Hinxhill
      Kent Police
      134 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate-on-Sea
      B Wye with Hinxhill
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      604
      134
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      583
      137
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate-on-Sea
      B Wye with Hinxhill
      Violent Crime
      307 ↑7%
      52 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑45%
      15 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑16%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓46%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      7 ↓53%
      14 ↑367%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓4%
      11 ↑22%
      Drugs
      20 ↑43%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      9 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓62%
      15 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓25%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wye with Hinxhill is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westgate-on-Sea safer than Wye with Hinxhill?

      Westgate-on-Sea has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 604 crimes in the last 12 months. Wye with Hinxhill has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 134 crimes. Wye with Hinxhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westgate-on-Sea vs Wye with Hinxhill?

      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. Wye with Hinxhill shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill?

      In Westgate-on-Sea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 incidents). In Wye with Hinxhill, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill?

      Westgate-on-Sea recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wye with Hinxhill recorded 15. 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 Wye with Hinxhill?

      Violent crime in Westgate-on-Sea totalled 307 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Wye with Hinxhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill 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%). Wye with Hinxhill recorded 137 crimes previously (now 134, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill?

      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 Wye with Hinxhill has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill?

      Westgate-on-Sea falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wye with Hinxhill 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 Wye with Hinxhill?

      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 Wye with Hinxhill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate-on-Sea and Wye with Hinxhill. 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.