Willesborough vs Woodlands

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

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

      Willesborough vs Woodlands Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Willesborough
      Kent Police
      823 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Woodlands
      Kent Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↑49% trend
      40.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Willesborough
      B Woodlands
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      823
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      686
      659
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↑49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Willesborough
      B Woodlands
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑6%
      397 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑40%
      169 ↑101%
      Other Theft
      92 ↑16%
      86 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓14%
      70 ↓11%
      Burglary
      25 ↑67%
      45 ↑41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑46%
      87 ↑24%
      Drugs
      22 ↑10%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      60 ↑43%
      36 ↑50%
      Robbery
      6
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓3%
      19 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑83%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑243%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Willesborough safer than Woodlands?

      Willesborough has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 823 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Willesborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Willesborough vs Woodlands?

      Willesborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — 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 Willesborough and Woodlands?

      In Willesborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 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 Willesborough and Woodlands?

      Willesborough recorded 87 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 Willesborough vs Woodlands?

      Violent crime in Willesborough totalled 354 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 Willesborough and Woodlands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Willesborough recorded 686 crimes (now 823, a change of +20%). Woodlands recorded 659 crimes previously (now 982, +49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Willesborough 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. Willesborough has a resolution rate of 36.3% and Woodlands has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Willesborough and Woodlands?

      Willesborough 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 Willesborough 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 Willesborough or Woodlands on a crime map?

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