Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 2.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (29.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (71) incidents (2.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (14.00% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Lane with total crimes: 38
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Westgate has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
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
West Bay28 13206 18163 20
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202564
March 202574
February 202580
January 202559
December 202471
November 202468
October 202493
September 202488
August 202492
July 202469
June 2024176
May 2024122

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 202413
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202425
September 202425
August 202425
July 202419
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 571 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202550
March 202546
February 202525
January 202531
December 202424
November 202430
October 202442
September 202439
August 202449
July 202439
June 202482
May 202457

A total of 230 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202526
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202417
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 202425

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202415
October 202424
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 589 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202569
March 202550
February 202550
January 202536
December 202460
November 202441
October 202437
September 202433
August 202430
July 202434
June 202444
May 202434

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Westgate in May 2025

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

1. St George'S Lane (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting37
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Butchery Lane (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Best Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Burgate Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Whitehorse Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

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