Westgate vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Westgate vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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
      63/100
      Average
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,829
      221
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      218
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      1,056 ↑15%
      94 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      762 ↑72%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      200 ↑17%
      11 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓13%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑48%
      25 ↓29%
      Drugs
      218 ↑40%
      12 ↑9%
      Public Order
      190 ↑4%
      13 ↑550%
      Robbery
      70 ↑119%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      725 ↑53%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓36%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑53%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓4%
      12 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,829 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 221 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westgate vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Westgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Westgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Westgate recorded 762 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 22. 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Westgate totalled 1,056 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 218 crimes previously (now 221, +1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Westgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. 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.