Higham & Shorne vs Park Farm South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Higham & Shorne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Park Farm South Kent Police

      Higham & Shorne vs Park Farm South Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Park Farm South
      Kent Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higham & Shorne
      B Park Farm South
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      36
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      28
      113
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↑31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham & Shorne
      B Park Farm South
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓14%
      59 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑20%
      20 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑300%
      14 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      8 ↑60%
      6
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓17%
      Drugs
      2
      6
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑140%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 68/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham & Shorne safer than Park Farm South?

      Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 36 crimes in the last 12 months. Park Farm South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higham & Shorne vs Park Farm South?

      Higham & Shorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Park Farm South shows +31.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South?

      In Higham & Shorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Burglary (8 incidents). In Park Farm South, it is Violent Crime (59 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South?

      Higham & Shorne recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park Farm South recorded 20. 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 Park Farm South?

      Violent crime in Higham & Shorne totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 59 in Park Farm South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South 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%). Park Farm South recorded 113 crimes previously (now 149, +31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South?

      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 Park Farm South has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South?

      Higham & Shorne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Park Farm South 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 Park Farm South?

      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 Park Farm South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham & Shorne and Park Farm South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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