Folkestone Central vs Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Folkestone Central vs Higham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Folkestone Central safer than Higham?
Folkestone Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,830 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 Folkestone Central vs Higham?
Folkestone Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — 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 Folkestone Central and Higham?
In Folkestone Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (996 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 Folkestone Central and Higham?
Folkestone Central recorded 481 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 Folkestone Central vs Higham?
Violent crime in Folkestone Central totalled 996 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 Folkestone Central and Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Folkestone Central recorded 2,749 crimes (now 2,830, a change of +3%). Higham recorded 230 crimes previously (now 205, -10.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Folkestone Central 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. Folkestone Central has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Higham has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Folkestone Central and Higham?
Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone Central or Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Folkestone Central and Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.