Westgate vs Willesborough

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Willesborough Kent Police

      Westgate vs Willesborough 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
      5/100
      High Crime
      Willesborough
      Kent Police
      823 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      36.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate
      B Willesborough
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,829
      823
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      686
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate
      B Willesborough
      Violent Crime
      1,056 ↑15%
      354 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      762 ↑72%
      87 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      200 ↑17%
      92 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓13%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      25 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑48%
      70 ↑46%
      Drugs
      218 ↑40%
      22 ↑10%
      Public Order
      190 ↑4%
      60 ↑43%
      Robbery
      70 ↑119%
      6
      Shoplifting
      725 ↑53%
      38 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓36%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑53%
      11 ↑83%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓4%
      24 ↑243%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willesborough is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 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 Willesborough?

      Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,829 crimes in the last 12 months. Willesborough has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 823 crimes. Willesborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westgate vs Willesborough?

      Westgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — 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 and Willesborough?

      In Westgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,056 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 and Willesborough?

      Westgate recorded 762 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 vs Willesborough?

      Violent crime in Westgate totalled 1,056 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 and Willesborough 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%). Willesborough recorded 686 crimes previously (now 823, +20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate 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 has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Willesborough has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and Willesborough?

      Westgate 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 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 or Willesborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate and Willesborough. 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.