Birchington North vs Highfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Birchington North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Highfield Kent Police

      Birchington North vs Highfield Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Birchington North
      Kent Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↑91% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Highfield
      Kent Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchington North
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      170
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91%
      ↑272.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchington North
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      66 ↑40%
      133 ↑505%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑129%
      26 ↑767%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      18 ↑125%
      Burglary
      7 ↑250%
      13 ↑550%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑400%
      22 ↑1000%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      12
      Public Order
      8 ↑167%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      33 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      10
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑300%
      14
      Overall Verdict
      A Birchington North is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchington North safer than Highfield?

      Birchington North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Birchington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchington North vs Highfield?

      Birchington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highfield shows +272.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchington North and Highfield?

      In Birchington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (66 incidents). In Highfield, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchington North and Highfield?

      Birchington North recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highfield recorded 26. 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 Birchington North vs Highfield?

      Violent crime in Birchington North totalled 66 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Highfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchington North and Highfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington North recorded 89 crimes (now 170, a change of +91%). Highfield recorded 86 crimes previously (now 320, +272.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington North and Highfield?

      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. Birchington North has a resolution rate of 30% and Highfield has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchington North and Highfield?

      Birchington North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Highfield 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 Birchington North and Highfield?

      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 Birchington North or Highfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.