Godinton vs Higham & Shorne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Godinton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Godinton vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Godinton
      Kent Police
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑185% trend
      28.2% 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 Godinton
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      342
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      120
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑185%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Godinton
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑266%
      6 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑275%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑21%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑425%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      14 ↑367%
      2
      Public Order
      10 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑58%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↑650%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 50/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Godinton safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Godinton has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 342 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 Godinton vs Higham & Shorne?

      Godinton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +185% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Godinton and Higham & Shorne?

      In Godinton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 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 Godinton and Higham & Shorne?

      Godinton recorded 45 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 Godinton vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Godinton totalled 128 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 Godinton and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Godinton recorded 120 crimes (now 342, a change of +185%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Godinton 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. Godinton has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Godinton and Higham & Shorne?

      Godinton 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 Godinton 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 Godinton or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Godinton and Higham & Shorne. 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.