Courtfield vs Higham Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Courtfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Higham Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Courtfield vs Higham Hill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Courtfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,581 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Higham Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,948 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Courtfield
      B Higham Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,581
      5,948
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,576
      6,936
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Courtfield
      B Higham Hill
      Violent Crime
      3,187 ↑5%
      1,402 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,297 ↑14%
      1,240 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      2,052 ↓15%
      480 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,553 ↓22%
      563 ↓33%
      Burglary
      710 ↓23%
      293 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      624 ↓13%
      319 ↓19%
      Drugs
      510 ↑54%
      319 ↑10%
      Public Order
      877 ↑13%
      280 ↑13%
      Robbery
      379 ↓2%
      151 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      1,698 ↑1%
      415 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      1,275 ↓35%
      264 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      268 ↓9%
      148 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑13%
      27 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      97 ↓22%
      47 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Courtfield safer than Higham Hill?

      Courtfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,581 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,948 crimes. Higham Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Courtfield vs Higham Hill?

      Courtfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham Hill shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Courtfield and Higham Hill?

      In Courtfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,297 incidents). In Higham Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Courtfield and Higham Hill?

      Courtfield recorded 3,297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham Hill recorded 1,240. 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 Courtfield vs Higham Hill?

      Violent crime in Courtfield totalled 3,187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,402 in Higham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Courtfield and Higham Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Courtfield recorded 17,576 crimes (now 16,581, a change of -5.7%). Higham Hill recorded 6,936 crimes previously (now 5,948, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Courtfield and Higham Hill?

      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. Courtfield has a resolution rate of 32% and Higham Hill has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Courtfield and Higham Hill?

      Courtfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Higham Hill 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 Courtfield and Higham Hill?

      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 Courtfield or Higham Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Courtfield and Higham Hill. 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.