Westgate vs Westgate-on-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Westgate-on-Sea Kent Police

      Westgate vs Westgate-on-Sea Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westgate
      Kent Police
      3,829 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Westgate-on-Sea
      Kent Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate
      B Westgate-on-Sea
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,829
      604
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate
      B Westgate-on-Sea
      Violent Crime
      1,056 ↑15%
      307 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      762 ↑72%
      100 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      200 ↑17%
      43 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓13%
      13 ↓46%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑48%
      55 ↓4%
      Drugs
      218 ↑40%
      20 ↑43%
      Public Order
      190 ↑4%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      70 ↑119%
      0
      Shoplifting
      725 ↑53%
      10 ↓62%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓36%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑53%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓4%
      15 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westgate-on-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westgate safer than Westgate-on-Sea?

      Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,829 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate-on-Sea has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 604 crimes. Westgate-on-Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Westgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate-on-Sea shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Westgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). In Westgate-on-Sea, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Westgate recorded 762 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate-on-Sea recorded 100. 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 vs Westgate-on-Sea?

      Violent crime in Westgate totalled 1,056 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Westgate-on-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westgate and Westgate-on-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westgate recorded 2,902 crimes (now 3,829, a change of +31.9%). Westgate-on-Sea recorded 583 crimes previously (now 604, +3.6%).

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

      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 has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Westgate-on-Sea has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and Westgate-on-Sea?

      Westgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westgate-on-Sea 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 and Westgate-on-Sea?

      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 or Westgate-on-Sea on a crime map?

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

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