Cheriton vs Highfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cheriton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Highfield Kent Police

      Cheriton vs Highfield Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cheriton
      Kent Police
      1,137 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.2% trend
      41.7% 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 Cheriton
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,137
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      880
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.2%
      ↑272.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheriton
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑12%
      133 ↑505%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑23%
      26 ↑767%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑17%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑32%
      18 ↑125%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      13 ↑550%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓3%
      22 ↑1000%
      Drugs
      58 ↑222%
      12
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      193 ↑141%
      33 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      10
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑32%
      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 Cheriton safer than Highfield?

      Cheriton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,137 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheriton vs Highfield?

      Cheriton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.2% — 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 Cheriton and Highfield?

      In Cheriton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 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 Cheriton and Highfield?

      Cheriton recorded 152 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 Cheriton vs Highfield?

      Violent crime in Cheriton totalled 401 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 Cheriton and Highfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheriton recorded 880 crimes (now 1,137, a change of +29.2%). Highfield recorded 86 crimes previously (now 320, +272.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheriton 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. Cheriton has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Highfield has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheriton and Highfield?

      Cheriton 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 Cheriton 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 Cheriton or Highfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheriton 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.