Higham vs Milton Regis

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Higham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Milton Regis Kent Police

      Higham vs Milton Regis Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Higham
      Kent Police
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Milton Regis
      Kent Police
      1,218 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.4% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higham
      B Milton Regis
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      205
      1,218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      794
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑53.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham
      B Milton Regis
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓5%
      401 ↑57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓21%
      268 ↑150%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓55%
      77 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓36%
      38 ↑12%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      95 ↑22%
      Drugs
      12 ↓8%
      28 ↑47%
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      50 ↑47%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      13 ↑225%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      170 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      13 ↑333%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      37 ↑106%
      Overall Verdict
      A Higham is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham safer than Milton Regis?

      Higham has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 205 crimes in the last 12 months. Milton Regis has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,218 crimes. Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higham vs Milton Regis?

      Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Milton Regis shows +53.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higham and Milton Regis?

      In Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Milton Regis, it is Violent Crime (401 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham and Milton Regis?

      Higham recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Milton Regis recorded 268. 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 vs Milton Regis?

      Violent crime in Higham totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 401 in Milton Regis. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higham and Milton Regis in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham recorded 230 crimes (now 205, a change of -10.9%). Milton Regis recorded 794 crimes previously (now 1,218, +53.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham and Milton Regis?

      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 has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Milton Regis has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham and Milton Regis?

      Higham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Milton Regis 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 and Milton Regis?

      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 or Milton Regis on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham and Milton Regis. 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.