Crime Rate in West Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bay

The total recorded crimes in West Bay, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bay crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Bay, encompassing approximately 6,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Bay Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 3
  • Essex Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Riley Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Bay?

To understand the safety of West Bay, we need to analyze West Bay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, West Bay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 206 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Bay recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, West Bay had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 163 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Bay recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, West Bay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

West Bay Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Bay has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total West Bay crimes were 206. The crime rate of West Bay in 2024 was 30.47 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Bay were around 163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.11 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Bay)CrimesRank (West Bay)CrimesRank (West Bay)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Barton166 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell117 61,285 61,390 5
Wincheap117 51,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's76 7894 7873 7
Sturry59 9665 8652 8
Seasalter68 8647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield40 11456 10529 10
Blean Forest50 10334 12265 14
Chartham & Stone Street30 12422 11404 11
Chestfield26 14327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham20 18233 17273 13
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

West Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations West Bay in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Bay postcode area is presented below.

1. Sussex Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Essex Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cresta Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hillman Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clarendon Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Estuary Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Alvis Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lanchester Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Wolseley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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