Highfield vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Highfield vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Highfield safer than Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Highfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 755 crimes in the last 12 months. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 229 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +633% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows -10.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (315 incidents). In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Highfield recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 30. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Violent crime in Highfield totalled 315 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 103 crimes (now 755, a change of +633%). Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 256 crimes previously (now 229, -10.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
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 29% and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Highfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highfield and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.