Spinney Hills vs Westcotes

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Spinney Hills Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Westcotes Leicestershire Police

      Spinney Hills vs Westcotes Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Spinney Hills
      Leicestershire Police
      3,679 crimes / 12m
      ↑149.9% trend
      39% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westcotes
      Leicestershire Police
      4,273 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.5% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spinney Hills
      B Westcotes
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,679
      4,273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,472
      2,978
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑149.9%
      ↑43.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spinney Hills
      B Westcotes
      Violent Crime
      1,257 ↑102%
      1,351 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      555 ↑234%
      605 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      271 ↑188%
      312 ↑58%
      Vehicle Crime
      146 ↑103%
      228 ↓9%
      Burglary
      73 ↑92%
      150 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      265 ↑79%
      308 ↑44%
      Drugs
      168 ↑175%
      232 ↑95%
      Public Order
      386 ↑135%
      426 ↑74%
      Robbery
      59 ↑247%
      69 ↑41%
      Shoplifting
      300 ↑1054%
      322 ↑61%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑563%
      64 ↑78%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑236%
      75 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑236%
      58 ↑93%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑93%
      73 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Spinney Hills 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 Spinney Hills safer than Westcotes?

      Spinney Hills has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,679 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcotes has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,273 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Spinney Hills vs Westcotes?

      Spinney Hills shows a year-on-year crime trend of +149.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcotes shows +43.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Spinney Hills and Westcotes?

      In Spinney Hills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,257 incidents). In Westcotes, it is Violent Crime (1,351 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spinney Hills and Westcotes?

      Spinney Hills recorded 555 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcotes recorded 605. 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 Spinney Hills vs Westcotes?

      Violent crime in Spinney Hills totalled 1,257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,351 in Westcotes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Spinney Hills and Westcotes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spinney Hills recorded 1,472 crimes (now 3,679, a change of +149.9%). Westcotes recorded 2,978 crimes previously (now 4,273, +43.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spinney Hills and Westcotes?

      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. Spinney Hills has a resolution rate of 39% and Westcotes has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spinney Hills and Westcotes?

      Spinney Hills falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Westcotes is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Spinney Hills and Westcotes?

      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 Spinney Hills or Westcotes on a crime map?

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

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