Bourne vs Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bourne vs Higham 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 Bourne safer than Higham?
Bourne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 145 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 236 crimes. Bourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bourne vs Higham?
Bourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham shows +18% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bourne and Higham?
In Bourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Higham, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourne and Higham?
Bourne recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham recorded 35. 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 Bourne vs Higham?
Violent crime in Bourne totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bourne and Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bourne recorded 212 crimes (now 145, a change of -31.6%). Higham recorded 200 crimes previously (now 236, +18%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourne and Higham?
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. Bourne has a resolution rate of 50% and Higham has 24%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bourne and Higham?
Bourne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Higham 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 Bourne and Higham?
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 Bourne or Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourne and Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.