Abbey vs Herne & Broomfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abbey vs Herne & Broomfield Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbey safer than Herne & Broomfield?
Abbey has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 818 crimes in the last 12 months. Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 252 crimes. Herne & Broomfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Herne & Broomfield?
Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herne & Broomfield shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Herne & Broomfield?
In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Herne & Broomfield, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Herne & Broomfield?
Abbey recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herne & Broomfield recorded 40. 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 Abbey vs Herne & Broomfield?
Violent crime in Abbey totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Herne & Broomfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Herne & Broomfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 617 crimes (now 818, a change of +32.6%). Herne & Broomfield recorded 244 crimes previously (now 252, +3.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Herne & Broomfield?
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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Herne & Broomfield has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Abbey and Herne & Broomfield?
Abbey falls within the Kent Police boundary. Herne & Broomfield 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 Abbey and Herne & Broomfield?
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 Abbey or Herne & Broomfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Herne & Broomfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.