Herne & Broomfield vs Pilgrims with Ightham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Herne & Broomfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Pilgrims with Ightham Kent Police

      Herne & Broomfield vs Pilgrims with Ightham Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Pilgrims with Ightham
      Kent Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      252
      381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      244
      379
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      53.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Pilgrims with Ightham
      Violent Crime
      102 ↓8%
      104 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑60%
      88 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑55%
      39 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓32%
      29 ↓17%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑6%
      59 ↓5%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      8 ↓67%
      Public Order
      5 ↓50%
      8 ↑14%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne & Broomfield safer than Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Pilgrims with Ightham has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 381 crimes. Herne & Broomfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herne & Broomfield vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Herne & Broomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pilgrims with Ightham shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      In Herne & Broomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Pilgrims with Ightham, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Herne & Broomfield recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 88. 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 Herne & Broomfield vs Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Violent crime in Herne & Broomfield totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Pilgrims with Ightham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herne & Broomfield recorded 244 crimes (now 252, a change of +3.3%). Pilgrims with Ightham recorded 379 crimes previously (now 381, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      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. Herne & Broomfield has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Pilgrims with Ightham has 53.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      Herne & Broomfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Pilgrims with Ightham 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 Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham?

      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 Herne & Broomfield or Pilgrims with Ightham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne & Broomfield and Pilgrims with Ightham. 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.