west bay Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for west bay, localized within canterbury.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Westbrook Court Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Claremont Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Sussex Close Map | Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Sunnyhill Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Hillman Avenue Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brooklands Close Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cliff Sea Grove Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Citroen Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Daimler Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Dog fouling.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Drug taking.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Vehicle crime.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
Officers have stopped and seized several vehicles linked to drug‑driving, vehicle theft and driving without insurance. Arrests have been made as part of this work.
In addition, a number of e‑scooters being used illegally within the ward have been stopped and confiscated to help improve safety and reduce nuisance behaviour.
Actioned: 25 Mar 2026
E-scooters.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
Illegal use of e‑scooters continues to be an ongoing issue in the West Bay ward. Officers are taking action where possible, including seizing e‑scooters and issuing traffic offence reports.
Residents are encouraged to keep reporting concerns, including at community engagement events. This information helps officers target patrols more effectively.
There has also been an increase in the use of electric motorcycles that are uninsured, unlicensed or unregistered. While resources are limited, officers are working to identify those responsible. Where appropriate, Section 59 warnings under the Police Reform Act are being issued. A Section 59 warning is given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance, and it allows police to seize the vehicle if the behaviour continues.
This work aims to reduce antisocial riding and improve safety for everyone in the ward.
Actioned: 25 Mar 2026
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