Crime Rates in West Bay, ward
Crime Rate
63.3
63.3
Low 3/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in West Bay (ward) is 63.3 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
West Bay (ward) is located within Canterbury (borough). Annual total crime rate in Canterbury (borough) is 112 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
West Bay, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
Crime rates in West Bay (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25.4 | 3/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8.75 | 3/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.78 | 3/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.49 | 4/10 |
| Drugs | 4.49 | 4/10 |
| Other theft | 3.31 | 2/10 |
| Burglary | 2.62 | 3/10 |
| Public order | 2.54 | 2/10 |
| Other crime | 1.7 | 3/10 |
| Shoplifting | 1.66 | 2/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 1.1 | 5/10 |
| Robbery | 0.239 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.205 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 1/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in West Bay (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in West Bay (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of West Bay (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in West Bay (ward), Canterbury (local authority district) and South East (region)
- West Bayward
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- South Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026