Highfield vs North Deal

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Highfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      North Deal Kent Police

      Highfield vs North Deal Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Highfield
      Kent Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      North Deal
      Kent Police
      675 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B North Deal
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      320
      675
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑272.1%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B North Deal
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑505%
      226 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑767%
      151 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑125%
      39 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑125%
      18 ↓58%
      Burglary
      13 ↑550%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑1000%
      78 ↓18%
      Drugs
      12
      20 ↑25%
      Public Order
      15 ↑200%
      35 ↑3%
      Robbery
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓6%
      46 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      10
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      14
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highfield is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than North Deal?

      Highfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. North Deal has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 675 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs North Deal?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +272.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Deal shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and North Deal?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In North Deal, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and North Deal?

      Highfield recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Deal recorded 151. 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 North Deal?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in North Deal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and North Deal 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%). North Deal recorded 756 crimes previously (now 675, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and North Deal?

      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 North Deal has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and North Deal?

      Highfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. North Deal 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 North Deal?

      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 North Deal on a crime map?

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

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