Heathfield vs Kidbrooke Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Heathfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Kidbrooke Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Heathfield vs Kidbrooke Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Heathfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kidbrooke Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,727 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield
      B Kidbrooke Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,406
      4,727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,656
      4,676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield
      B Kidbrooke Park
      Violent Crime
      994 ↑0%
      1,547 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      704 ↑3%
      868 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      200 ↓11%
      328 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      409 ↓8%
      393 ↓13%
      Burglary
      179 ↓7%
      219 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      232 ↓13%
      275 ↓19%
      Drugs
      119 ↓26%
      206 ↑20%
      Public Order
      176 ↓6%
      302 ↓2%
      Robbery
      53 ↓26%
      107 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↓22%
      301 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓35%
      62 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↓31%
      26 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      29 ↑32%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑0%
      64 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heathfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield safer than Kidbrooke Park?

      Heathfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,406 crimes in the last 12 months. Kidbrooke Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,727 crimes. Heathfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield vs Kidbrooke Park?

      Heathfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kidbrooke Park shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park?

      In Heathfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (994 incidents). In Kidbrooke Park, it is Violent Crime (1,547 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park?

      Heathfield recorded 704 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kidbrooke Park recorded 868. 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 Heathfield vs Kidbrooke Park?

      Violent crime in Heathfield totalled 994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,547 in Kidbrooke Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heathfield recorded 3,656 crimes (now 3,406, a change of -6.8%). Kidbrooke Park recorded 4,676 crimes previously (now 4,727, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park?

      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. Heathfield has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Kidbrooke Park has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park?

      Heathfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kidbrooke Park 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 Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park?

      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 Heathfield or Kidbrooke Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heathfield and Kidbrooke Park. 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.