Westcliff vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Westcliff Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Kent Police

      Westcliff vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Westcliff
      Essex Police
      4,142 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      Kent Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westcliff
      B Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,142
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,418
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.2%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westcliff
      B Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
      Violent Crime
      1,531 ↑8%
      30 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      277 ↑9%
      16 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      217 ↑0%
      11 ↑175%
      Vehicle Crime
      314 ↑9%
      15 ↓42%
      Burglary
      150 ↓1%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      268 ↑12%
      13 ↑18%
      Drugs
      106 ↑12%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      215 ↓2%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      31 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      839 ↑169%
      1
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓55%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑37%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓14%
      5 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westcliff safer than Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      Westcliff has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,142 crimes in the last 12 months. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 102 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westcliff vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      Westcliff shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      In Westcliff, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,531 incidents). In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      Westcliff recorded 277 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 16. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Westcliff vs Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      Violent crime in Westcliff totalled 1,531 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westcliff recorded 3,418 crimes (now 4,142, a change of +21.2%). Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 140 crimes previously (now 102, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Westcliff has a resolution rate of 38.7% and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      Westcliff falls within the Essex Police boundary. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Westcliff or Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westcliff and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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