Higham & Shorne vs Luton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Higham & Shorne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Luton Kent Police

      Higham & Shorne vs Luton Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      2,534 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higham & Shorne
      B Luton
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      36
      2,534
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      28
      1,585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↑59.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham & Shorne
      B Luton
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓14%
      1,020 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑20%
      527 ↑149%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑300%
      141 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      110 ↑55%
      Burglary
      8 ↑60%
      49 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      221 ↑26%
      Drugs
      2
      102 ↑76%
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      110 ↑55%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      22 ↑144%
      Shoplifting
      0
      91 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      0
      12 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      29 ↑107%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      89 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      A Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham & Shorne safer than Luton?

      Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 36 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,534 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higham & Shorne vs Luton?

      Higham & Shorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Luton shows +59.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higham & Shorne and Luton?

      In Higham & Shorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Burglary (8 incidents). In Luton, it is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham & Shorne and Luton?

      Higham & Shorne recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Luton recorded 527. 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 Higham & Shorne vs Luton?

      Violent crime in Higham & Shorne totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,020 in Luton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higham & Shorne and Luton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes (now 36, a change of +28.6%). Luton recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 2,534, +59.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham & Shorne and Luton?

      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. Higham & Shorne has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Luton has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham & Shorne and Luton?

      Higham & Shorne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Luton 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 Higham & Shorne and Luton?

      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 Higham & Shorne or Luton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham & Shorne and Luton. 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.