Highfield vs East Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Highfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Highfield vs East Downs Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,736 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,736
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,646
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,288 ↑5%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓8%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      352 ↓10%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      640 ↓16%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      318 ↑3%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↓27%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      254 ↓5%
      0
      Public Order
      178 ↓5%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      113 ↓16%
      0
      Shoplifting
      136 ↓82%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      130 ↓10%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑93%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      66 ↑29%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than East Downs?

      Highfield has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,736 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs East Downs?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and East Downs?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,288 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and East Downs?

      Highfield recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. 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 East Downs?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 1,288 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 5,646 crimes (now 4,736, a change of -16.1%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and East Downs?

      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 33.6% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and East Downs?

      Highfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East Downs 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 East Downs?

      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 East Downs on a crime map?

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

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