Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 1.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (84.00% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butchery Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Best Lane with total crimes: 14

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westgate has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)
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
West Bay17 19206 18163 20
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202580
January 202559
December 202471
November 202468
October 202493
September 202488
August 202492
July 202469
June 2024176
May 2024122
April 202476

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202525
January 202531
December 202424
November 202430
October 202442
September 202439
August 202449
July 202439
June 202482
May 202457
April 202434

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 202413
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 202438
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202417
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 202425
April 20246

A total of 239 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202415
October 202424
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412
June 202448
May 202422
April 202422

A total of 497 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202550
January 202536
December 202460
November 202441
October 202437
September 202433
August 202430
July 202434
June 202444
May 202434
April 202448

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202425
September 202425
August 202425
July 202419
June 202422
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202414
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

High Crime Locations Westgate in March 2025

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

1. Butchery Lane (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Best Lane (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St George'S Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Burgate Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. St Dunstan'S Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. St Andrews Close (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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