High Brooms vs Newtown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    High Brooms Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Newtown Kent Police

      High Brooms vs Newtown Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      High Brooms
      Kent Police
      488 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.4% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newtown
      Kent Police
      1,261 crimes / 12m
      ↑143.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Brooms
      B Newtown
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      488
      1,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      259
      518
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑88.4%
      ↑143.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Brooms
      B Newtown
      Violent Crime
      160 ↑47%
      473 ↑126%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑104%
      196 ↑211%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑350%
      80 ↑116%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑42%
      75 ↑114%
      Burglary
      18 ↑100%
      28 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑32%
      99 ↑41%
      Drugs
      14 ↑133%
      65 ↑225%
      Public Order
      30 ↑200%
      56 ↑155%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      11 ↑1000%
      Shoplifting
      18
      112 ↑559%
      Theft from Person
      2
      7 ↑600%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      15 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑260%
      36 ↑157%
      Overall Verdict
      A High Brooms is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Brooms safer than Newtown?

      High Brooms has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,261 crimes. High Brooms scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Brooms vs Newtown?

      High Brooms shows a year-on-year crime trend of +88.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown shows +143.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in High Brooms and Newtown?

      In High Brooms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (160 incidents). In Newtown, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between High Brooms and Newtown?

      High Brooms recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown recorded 196. 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 High Brooms vs Newtown?

      Violent crime in High Brooms totalled 160 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Newtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in High Brooms and Newtown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Brooms recorded 259 crimes (now 488, a change of +88.4%). Newtown recorded 518 crimes previously (now 1,261, +143.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Brooms and Newtown?

      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. High Brooms has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Newtown has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Brooms and Newtown?

      High Brooms falls within the Kent Police boundary. Newtown 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 High Brooms and Newtown?

      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 High Brooms or Newtown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Brooms and Newtown. 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.