Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 340 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 2.50 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 Westgate, encompassing approximately 135,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (16.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butchery Lane with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 25

How safe is Westgate?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Westgate reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 3,335 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Westgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 3,216 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Westgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westgate has recorded 340 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate crimes were 3,335. The crime rate of Westgate in 2024 was 44.68 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate were around 3,216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
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
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

Westgate 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 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 521 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202552
May 202557
April 202550
March 202546
February 202525
January 202531
December 202424
November 202430
October 202442
September 202439
August 202449

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202532
April 202526
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202417
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 939 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202577
May 202583
April 202564
March 202574
February 202580
January 202559
December 202471
November 202468
October 202493
September 202488
August 202492

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20258
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202514
April 202518
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202415
October 202424
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 591 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202555
May 202571
April 202569
March 202550
February 202550
January 202536
December 202460
November 202441
October 202437
September 202433
August 202430

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202517
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202425
September 202425
August 202425

High Crime Locations Westgate in July 2025

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

1. Butchery Lane (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Robbery3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Best Lane (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. St George'S Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. All Saints Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
8. Burgate Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Linden Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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