Crime Rate in West Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bay

The total recorded crimes in West Bay, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bay crime rate of 2.51 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lanchester Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Bay has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)
Westgate264 13,335 13,216 1
Heron176 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate161 41,902 32,031 3
Barton162 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell100 61,285 61,390 5
Wincheap127 51,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's63 8894 7873 7
Seasalter90 7647 9567 9
Sturry57 9665 8652 8
Herne & Broomfield30 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street29 12422 11404 11
Blean Forest30 11334 12265 14
Chestfield24 13327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham17 20233 17273 13
Beltinge21 16266 14232 16
Greenhill23 14242 16264 15
Reculver19 17256 15179 18
Nailbourne21 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe17 18170 19192 17
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

West Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Claremont Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sussex Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Lanchester Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Wolseley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Citroen Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Westbrook Court Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beaumont Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sussex Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. West Cliff Gardens (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Sunnyhill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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