Highfield vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Highfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Highfield vs Weald North Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,798 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,798
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,660
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.2%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      1,280 ↑8%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,025 ↓5%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      360 ↓5%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      618 ↓22%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      308 ↓10%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      237 ↓16%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      287 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      176 ↓11%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      116 ↓7%
      0
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓83%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      125 ↓11%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑89%
      1
      Other Crime
      66 ↑35%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Weald North?

      Highfield has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,798 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Weald North?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Weald North?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,280 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Weald North?

      Highfield recorded 1,025 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Weald North?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 1,280 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 5,660 crimes (now 4,798, a change of -15.2%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Weald North?

      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 25.9% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Weald North?

      Highfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Weald North 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 Weald North?

      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 Weald North on a crime map?

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

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