Boughton and Courtenay vs Highfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Boughton and Courtenay Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Highfield Kent Police

      Boughton and Courtenay vs Highfield Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Boughton and Courtenay
      Kent Police
      267 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Highfield
      Kent Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boughton and Courtenay
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      267
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      304
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.2%
      ↑272.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boughton and Courtenay
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓12%
      133 ↑505%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓6%
      26 ↑767%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓36%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓19%
      18 ↑125%
      Burglary
      12 ↓8%
      13 ↑550%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑9%
      22 ↑1000%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      12
      Public Order
      15 ↑50%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      33 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      14
      Overall Verdict
      A Boughton and Courtenay is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boughton and Courtenay safer than Highfield?

      Boughton and Courtenay has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 267 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Boughton and Courtenay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boughton and Courtenay vs Highfield?

      Boughton and Courtenay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Boughton and Courtenay and Highfield?

      In Boughton and Courtenay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 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 Boughton and Courtenay and Highfield?

      Boughton and Courtenay recorded 29 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 Boughton and Courtenay vs Highfield?

      Violent crime in Boughton and Courtenay totalled 109 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 Boughton and Courtenay and Highfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boughton and Courtenay recorded 304 crimes (now 267, a change of -12.2%). Highfield recorded 86 crimes previously (now 320, +272.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boughton and Courtenay 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. Boughton and Courtenay has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Highfield has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boughton and Courtenay and Highfield?

      Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay or Highfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boughton and Courtenay 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.