Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Westgate and St. Margaret’s Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,922
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,774
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate and St. Margaret’s
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      719 ↓4%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑18%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      115 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      129 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      48 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      73 ↑35%
      0
      Public Order
      117 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      15 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑205%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↓6%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑42%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↑6%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westgate and St. Margaret’s safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Westgate and St. Margaret’s has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,922 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Westgate and St. Margaret’s shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Westgate and St. Margaret’s, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (719 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. 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 and St. Margaret’s vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Westgate and St. Margaret’s totalled 719 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 1,774 crimes (now 1,922, a change of +8.3%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 and St. Margaret’s has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Westgate and St. Margaret’s falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 and St. Margaret’s or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. 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.