Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Whitehouse
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Whitehouse Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westgate and St. Margaret’s safer than Whitehouse?
Westgate and St. Margaret’s has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,922 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitehouse has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 807 crimes. Whitehouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Westgate and St. Margaret’s vs Whitehouse?
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. Whitehouse shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Whitehouse?
In Westgate and St. Margaret’s, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (719 incidents). In Whitehouse, it is Violent Crime (346 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 Whitehouse?
Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitehouse recorded 39. 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 Whitehouse?
Violent crime in Westgate and St. Margaret’s totalled 719 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 346 in Whitehouse. 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 Whitehouse 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%). Whitehouse recorded 839 crimes previously (now 807, -3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Whitehouse?
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 Whitehouse has 34.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Whitehouse?
Westgate and St. Margaret’s falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Whitehouse is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. 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 Whitehouse?
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 Whitehouse on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate and St. Margaret’s and Whitehouse. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.