Cliftonville West vs Higham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Cliftonville West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Higham Kent Police

      Cliftonville West vs Higham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Cliftonville West
      Kent Police
      2,156 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Higham
      Kent Police
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      30.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliftonville West
      B Higham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,156
      205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,926
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliftonville West
      B Higham
      Violent Crime
      883 ↑1%
      92 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      438 ↑39%
      22 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓11%
      9 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↑11%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      34 ↓8%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↓12%
      25 ↑47%
      Drugs
      110 ↑69%
      12 ↓8%
      Public Order
      121 ↑15%
      9 ↓36%
      Robbery
      21 ↑75%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑43%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑78%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑42%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓13%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliftonville West safer than Higham?

      Cliftonville West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 205 crimes. Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cliftonville West vs Higham?

      Cliftonville West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Cliftonville West and Higham?

      In Cliftonville West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 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 Cliftonville West and Higham?

      Cliftonville West recorded 438 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 Cliftonville West vs Higham?

      Violent crime in Cliftonville West totalled 883 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 Cliftonville West and Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliftonville West recorded 1,926 crimes (now 2,156, a change of +11.9%). Higham recorded 230 crimes previously (now 205, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliftonville West 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. Cliftonville West has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Higham has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliftonville West and Higham?

      Cliftonville West 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 Cliftonville West 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 Cliftonville West or Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliftonville West and Higham. 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.