Highfield vs Kirkham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Highfield vs Kirkham 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 Kirkham?
Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,107 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 776 crimes. Kirkham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Kirkham?
Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkham shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Kirkham?
In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (495 incidents). In Kirkham, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Kirkham?
Highfield recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkham recorded 231. 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 Kirkham?
Violent crime in Highfield totalled 495 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Kirkham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Kirkham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 598 crimes (now 1,107, a change of +85.1%). Kirkham recorded 772 crimes previously (now 776, +0.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Kirkham?
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 21.7% and Kirkham has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Highfield and Kirkham?
Highfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Kirkham is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Highfield and Kirkham?
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 Kirkham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highfield and Kirkham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.