Herne & Broomfield vs Upper Weald

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Herne & Broomfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Upper Weald Kent Police

      Herne & Broomfield vs Upper Weald Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      29.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Upper Weald
      Kent Police
      168 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Upper Weald
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      252
      168
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      244
      207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓18.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Upper Weald
      Violent Crime
      102 ↓8%
      61 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑60%
      42 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑55%
      17 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓32%
      13 ↓24%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑6%
      16 ↓30%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      5 ↓50%
      5 ↓55%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      4
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Weald is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 62/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne & Broomfield safer than Upper Weald?

      Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 168 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herne & Broomfield vs Upper Weald?

      Herne & Broomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Weald shows -18.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald?

      In Herne & Broomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Upper Weald, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald?

      Herne & Broomfield recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Weald recorded 42. 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 Upper Weald?

      Violent crime in Herne & Broomfield totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Upper Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald 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%). Upper Weald recorded 207 crimes previously (now 168, -18.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald?

      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 Upper Weald has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald?

      Herne & Broomfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Upper Weald 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 Upper Weald?

      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 Upper Weald on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne & Broomfield and Upper Weald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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