West Thornton vs Westbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Westbourne Metropolitan Police Service

      West Thornton vs Westbourne Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Westbourne
      Metropolitan Police Service
      24,250 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Thornton
      B Westbourne
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,773
      24,250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,570
      23,157
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Thornton
      B Westbourne
      Violent Crime
      2,811 ↑5%
      4,897 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,833 ↑1%
      5,738 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      498 ↓7%
      2,503 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      806 ↓3%
      1,361 ↓1%
      Burglary
      368 ↑5%
      1,363 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      548 ↑10%
      998 ↑2%
      Drugs
      468 ↑16%
      1,488 ↑62%
      Public Order
      531 ↑14%
      1,189 ↑2%
      Robbery
      216 ↓16%
      601 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      323 ↓12%
      1,746 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      148 ↓1%
      1,638 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓27%
      387 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑43%
      154 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      108 ↓4%
      187 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Thornton is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Thornton safer than Westbourne?

      West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,773 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 24,250 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Thornton vs Westbourne?

      West Thornton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbourne shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Thornton and Westbourne?

      In West Thornton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). In Westbourne, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,738 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Thornton and Westbourne?

      West Thornton recorded 1,833 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbourne recorded 5,738. 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 West Thornton vs Westbourne?

      Violent crime in West Thornton totalled 2,811 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,897 in Westbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Thornton and Westbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes (now 8,773, a change of +2.4%). Westbourne recorded 23,157 crimes previously (now 24,250, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Thornton and Westbourne?

      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. West Thornton has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Westbourne has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Thornton and Westbourne?

      West Thornton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Westbourne is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare West Thornton and Westbourne?

      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 West Thornton or Westbourne on a crime map?

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

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