Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Highfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Highfield Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe safer than Highfield?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 28 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Highfield?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Highfield?
In Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Highfield?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 2 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe vs Highfield?
Violent crime in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe totalled 11 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Highfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded 39 crimes (now 28, a change of -28.2%). Highfield recorded 86 crimes previously (now 320, +272.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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. Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a resolution rate of 0% and Highfield has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Highfield?
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe or Highfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Highfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.