Bridge vs Highfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Highfield Kent Police

      Bridge vs Highfield Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bridge
      Kent Police
      322 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      33.3% 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 Bridge
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      322
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑272.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridge
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑1%
      133 ↑505%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓42%
      26 ↑767%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑0%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓32%
      18 ↑125%
      Burglary
      13 ↑0%
      13 ↑550%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑24%
      22 ↑1000%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      12
      Public Order
      19 ↑90%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      33 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      10
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      14
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridge safer than Highfield?

      Bridge has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 322 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridge vs Highfield?

      Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — 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 Bridge and Highfield?

      In Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Bridge and Highfield?

      Bridge recorded 65 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 Bridge vs Highfield?

      Violent crime in Bridge totalled 85 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 Bridge and Highfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridge recorded 352 crimes (now 322, a change of -8.5%). Highfield recorded 86 crimes previously (now 320, +272.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridge 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. Bridge has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Highfield has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridge and Highfield?

      Bridge 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 Bridge 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 Bridge or Highfield on a crime map?

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

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