High Brooms vs Washford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    High Brooms Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Washford Kent Police

      High Brooms vs Washford 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
      44/100
      Below Average
      Washford
      Kent Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑268.2% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Brooms
      B Washford
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      488
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      259
      107
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑88.4%
      ↑268.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Brooms
      B Washford
      Violent Crime
      160 ↑47%
      167 ↑271%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑104%
      54 ↑184%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑350%
      23 ↑229%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑42%
      18 ↑200%
      Burglary
      18 ↑100%
      11 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑32%
      40 ↑300%
      Drugs
      14 ↑133%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      30 ↑200%
      22 ↑450%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      18
      16
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑260%
      17 ↑143%
      Overall Verdict
      B Washford is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Brooms safer than Washford?

      High Brooms has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 394 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Brooms vs Washford?

      High Brooms shows a year-on-year crime trend of +88.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washford shows +268.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In High Brooms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (160 incidents). In Washford, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      High Brooms recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washford recorded 54. 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 Washford?

      Violent crime in High Brooms totalled 160 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Washford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in High Brooms and Washford 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%). Washford recorded 107 crimes previously (now 394, +268.2%).

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

      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 Washford has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Brooms and Washford?

      High Brooms falls within the Kent Police boundary. Washford 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 Washford?

      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 Washford on a crime map?

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

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