East Downs vs Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
East Downs 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 East Downs safer than Higham?
East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 68 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 266 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in East Downs vs Higham?
East Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham shows +40% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in East Downs and Higham?
In East Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Higham, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Downs and Higham?
East Downs recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham recorded 41. 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 East Downs vs Higham?
Violent crime in East Downs totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in East Downs and Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Downs recorded 133 crimes (now 68, a change of -48.9%). Higham recorded 190 crimes previously (now 266, +40%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Downs 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. East Downs has a resolution rate of 100% and Higham has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers East Downs and Higham?
East Downs 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 East Downs 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 East Downs or Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Downs and Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.