Highfield vs Nailbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Highfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Nailbourne Kent Police

      Highfield vs Nailbourne Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Highfield
      Kent Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Nailbourne
      Kent Police
      161 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Nailbourne
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      320
      161
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑272.1%
      ↓11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Nailbourne
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑505%
      71 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑767%
      14 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑125%
      9 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑125%
      18 ↓45%
      Burglary
      13 ↑550%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑1000%
      24 ↑118%
      Drugs
      12
      4
      Public Order
      15 ↑200%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓6%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nailbourne is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Nailbourne?

      Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Nailbourne has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 161 crimes. Nailbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Nailbourne?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +272.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nailbourne shows -11.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Nailbourne?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In Nailbourne, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Nailbourne?

      Highfield recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nailbourne recorded 14. 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 Nailbourne?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Nailbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Nailbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 86 crimes (now 320, a change of +272.1%). Nailbourne recorded 182 crimes previously (now 161, -11.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Nailbourne?

      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 38.9% and Nailbourne has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Nailbourne?

      Highfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Nailbourne 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 Nailbourne?

      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 Nailbourne on a crime map?

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

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