Westgate vs Woodlands

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

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

      Westgate vs Woodlands Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westgate
      Kent Police
      3,829 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Woodlands
      Kent Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↑49% trend
      40.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate
      B Woodlands
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,829
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      659
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate
      B Woodlands
      Violent Crime
      1,056 ↑15%
      397 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      762 ↑72%
      169 ↑101%
      Other Theft
      200 ↑17%
      86 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓13%
      70 ↓11%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      45 ↑41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑48%
      87 ↑24%
      Drugs
      218 ↑40%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      190 ↑4%
      36 ↑50%
      Robbery
      70 ↑119%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      725 ↑53%
      19 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓36%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑53%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓4%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodlands is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westgate safer than Woodlands?

      Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,829 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westgate vs Woodlands?

      Westgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodlands shows +49% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westgate and Woodlands?

      In Westgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). In Woodlands, it is Violent Crime (397 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westgate and Woodlands?

      Westgate recorded 762 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodlands recorded 169. 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 Woodlands?

      Violent crime in Westgate totalled 1,056 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 397 in Woodlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westgate and Woodlands 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%). Woodlands recorded 659 crimes previously (now 982, +49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate and Woodlands?

      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 Woodlands has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and Woodlands?

      Westgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Woodlands 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 Woodlands?

      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 Woodlands on a crime map?

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

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