High Street vs St James
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
High Street vs St James Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Street safer than St James?
High Street has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,787 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. High Street scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in High Street vs St James?
High Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows +79.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in High Street and St James?
In High Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,301 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (333 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between High Street and St James?
High Street recorded 627 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 188. 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 Street vs St James?
Violent crime in High Street totalled 1,301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 333 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in High Street and St James in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Street recorded 3,576 crimes (now 3,787, a change of +5.9%). St James recorded 521 crimes previously (now 934, +79.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Street and St James?
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 Street has a resolution rate of 34.2% and St James has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers High Street and St James?
High Street falls within the Kent Police boundary. St James 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 Street and St James?
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 Street or St James on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Street and St James. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.