Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Higham & Shorne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Dunton Green and Riverhead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Dunton Green and Riverhead
      Kent Police
      339 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunton Green and Riverhead
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      339
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      340
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunton Green and Riverhead
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓23%
      6 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓11%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑29%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓12%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      15 ↓12%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      16 ↑14%
      2
      Public Order
      9 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑164%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunton Green and Riverhead safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 339 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 36 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Higham & Shorne?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne?

      In Dunton Green and Riverhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Burglary (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 6. 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Dunton Green and Riverhead totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunton Green and Riverhead recorded 340 crimes (now 339, a change of -0.3%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne?

      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. Dunton Green and Riverhead has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead falls within the Kent Police boundary. Higham & Shorne 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead and Higham & Shorne?

      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 Dunton Green and Riverhead or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

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

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