Is Westham a good place to live?
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In Westham (BN24 9), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 12% above average
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Population
1,594
Recorded crime
300.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN24 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 8/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 713
Owned 74% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN24 9.
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Westham BN24 9: frequently asked questions
Is Westham BN24 9 a good place to live?
In Westham (BN24 9), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Westham BN24 9?
Recorded crime in Westham BN24 9 runs at 300.0 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Westham BN24 9 safe?
Crime in Westham BN24 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Westham BN24 9 runs at 300.0 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Westham BN24 9 a deprived area?
Westham BN24 9 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).