Crime Rate in West Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bay

The total recorded crimes in West Bay, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bay crime rate of 3.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Cliff Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Beaumont Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sunnyhill Road 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 July 2025 the West Bay has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Bay)CrimesRank (West Bay)CrimesRank (West Bay)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
Northgate174 51,902 32,031 3
Barton183 41,871 41,841 4
Wincheap88 71,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's108 6894 7873 7
Sturry86 8665 8652 8
Seasalter77 9647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield43 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street35 12422 11404 11
Chestfield40 11327 13279 12
Blean Forest30 13334 12265 14
Little Stour & Adisham24 14233 17273 13
Beltinge17 21266 14232 16
Greenhill24 15242 16264 15
Reculver20 20256 15179 18
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

West Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 202512
April 20251
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 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

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

High Crime Locations West Bay in July 2025

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

1. West Cliff Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Beaumont Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sunnyhill Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Estuary Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sussex Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bentley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Singer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brooklands Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grafton Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarendon Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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