Westcotes vs Western

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westcotes Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Western Leicestershire Police

      Westcotes vs Western Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westcotes
      Leicestershire Police
      4,273 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.5% trend
      36.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Western
      Leicestershire Police
      3,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westcotes
      B Western
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,273
      3,125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,978
      3,072
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.5%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westcotes
      B Western
      Violent Crime
      1,351 ↑55%
      1,245 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      605 ↑30%
      376 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      312 ↑58%
      161 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      228 ↓9%
      123 ↓30%
      Burglary
      150 ↓12%
      96 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↑44%
      383 ↑26%
      Drugs
      232 ↑95%
      72 ↓4%
      Public Order
      426 ↑74%
      296 ↑8%
      Robbery
      69 ↑41%
      31 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      322 ↑61%
      202 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      64 ↑78%
      22 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      75 ↓3%
      24 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑93%
      29 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑46%
      65 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Western is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westcotes safer than Western?

      Westcotes has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,273 crimes in the last 12 months. Western has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,125 crimes. Western scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westcotes vs Western?

      Westcotes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Western shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westcotes and Western?

      In Westcotes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,351 incidents). In Western, it is Violent Crime (1,245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westcotes and Western?

      Westcotes recorded 605 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Western recorded 376. 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 Westcotes vs Western?

      Violent crime in Westcotes totalled 1,351 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,245 in Western. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westcotes recorded 2,978 crimes (now 4,273, a change of +43.5%). Western recorded 3,072 crimes previously (now 3,125, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westcotes and Western?

      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. Westcotes has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Western has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westcotes and Western?

      Westcotes falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Western 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 Westcotes and Western?

      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 Westcotes or Western on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westcotes and Western. 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.