High Brooms vs Southborough & Bidborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    High Brooms Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police

      High Brooms vs Southborough & Bidborough Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      High Brooms
      Kent Police
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑339.9% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.7% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Brooms
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      248
      203
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑339.9%
      ↓23.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Brooms
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Violent Crime
      356 ↑260%
      64 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑519%
      23 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑500%
      15 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↑629%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      30 ↑200%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑175%
      11 ↓27%
      Drugs
      27 ↑440%
      5 ↓67%
      Public Order
      44 ↑159%
      9 ↓31%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      101
      0
      Theft from Person
      5
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑225%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southborough & Bidborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      High Brooms has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Southborough & Bidborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Brooms vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      High Brooms shows a year-on-year crime trend of +339.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southborough & Bidborough shows -23.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in High Brooms and Southborough & Bidborough?

      In High Brooms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (356 incidents). In Southborough & Bidborough, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between High Brooms and Southborough & Bidborough?

      High Brooms recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southborough & Bidborough recorded 23. 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      Violent crime in High Brooms totalled 356 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Southborough & Bidborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in High Brooms and Southborough & Bidborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Brooms recorded 248 crimes (now 1,091, a change of +339.9%). Southborough & Bidborough recorded 203 crimes previously (now 155, -23.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Brooms and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 28.4% and Southborough & Bidborough has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Brooms and Southborough & Bidborough?

      High Brooms falls within the Kent Police boundary. Southborough & Bidborough 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Southborough & Bidborough on a crime map?

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

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