Chadwell vs Highfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Chadwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Highfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Chadwell vs Highfield Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Chadwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,876 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,918 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chadwell
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,876
      4,918
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,300
      5,471
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chadwell
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      2,592 ↑16%
      1,229 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,222 ↑1%
      1,073 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      355 ↓2%
      361 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      490 ↑10%
      670 ↓13%
      Burglary
      205 ↓20%
      282 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↓1%
      273 ↑6%
      Drugs
      307 ↑37%
      287 ↑41%
      Public Order
      346 ↓6%
      171 ↓20%
      Robbery
      178 ↑23%
      112 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      529 ↑28%
      227 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      116 ↓17%
      131 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑57%
      19 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑95%
      25 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      78 ↓8%
      58 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Highfield is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chadwell safer than Highfield?

      Chadwell has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,876 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,918 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chadwell vs Highfield?

      Chadwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highfield shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chadwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,592 incidents). In Highfield, it is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chadwell recorded 1,222 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highfield recorded 1,073. 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 Chadwell vs Highfield?

      Violent crime in Chadwell totalled 2,592 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,229 in Highfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chadwell recorded 6,300 crimes (now 6,876, a change of +9.1%). Highfield recorded 5,471 crimes previously (now 4,918, -10.1%).

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

      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. Chadwell has a resolution rate of 28% and Highfield has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chadwell and Highfield?

      Chadwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Highfield is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chadwell and Highfield?

      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 Chadwell or Highfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.