Borough Green & Platt vs Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Borough Green & Platt vs Higham 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 Borough Green & Platt safer than Higham?
Borough Green & Platt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 205 crimes. Borough Green & Platt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Borough Green & Platt vs Higham?
Borough Green & Platt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Borough Green & Platt and Higham?
In Borough Green & Platt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Higham, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borough Green & Platt and Higham?
Borough Green & Platt recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham recorded 22. 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 Borough Green & Platt vs Higham?
Violent crime in Borough Green & Platt totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Borough Green & Platt and Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borough Green & Platt recorded 212 crimes (now 103, a change of -51.4%). Higham recorded 230 crimes previously (now 205, -10.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borough Green & Platt and Higham?
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. Borough Green & Platt has a resolution rate of 54.5% and Higham has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Borough Green & Platt and Higham?
Borough Green & Platt falls within the Kent Police boundary. Higham 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 Borough Green & Platt and Higham?
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 Borough Green & Platt or Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Borough Green & Platt and Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.