Highfield vs Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Highfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Kent Police

      Highfield vs Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Kent Police
      632 crimes / 12m
      ↑496.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      Kent Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      632
      133
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      106
      135
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑496.2%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
      Violent Crime
      261 ↑691%
      70 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑1875%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑833%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑275%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      20 ↑900%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑1025%
      6 ↑100%
      Drugs
      18
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      23 ↑475%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑400%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑900%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      32
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      Highfield has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 632 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 133 crimes. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +496.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 incidents). In Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      Highfield recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 12. 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 Highfield vs Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 261 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 106 crimes (now 632, a change of +496.2%). Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded 135 crimes previously (now 133, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      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. Highfield has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      Highfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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 Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

      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 Highfield or Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highfield and Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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