Highfield vs South Twickenham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Highfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      South Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Highfield vs South Twickenham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,918 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,219 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      36.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B South Twickenham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,918
      3,219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,471
      3,315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B South Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      1,229 ↑0%
      763 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,073 ↑6%
      668 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      361 ↓3%
      203 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      670 ↓13%
      246 ↓15%
      Burglary
      282 ↓20%
      166 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      273 ↑6%
      312 ↑46%
      Drugs
      287 ↑41%
      168 ↑95%
      Public Order
      171 ↓20%
      195 ↓6%
      Robbery
      112 ↓13%
      49 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↓68%
      261 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      131 ↑8%
      45 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓27%
      96 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↓4%
      9 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑21%
      38 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than South Twickenham?

      Highfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,918 crimes in the last 12 months. South Twickenham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,219 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs South Twickenham?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Twickenham shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and South Twickenham?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). In South Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and South Twickenham?

      Highfield recorded 1,073 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Twickenham recorded 668. 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 South Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 1,229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 763 in South Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 5,471 crimes (now 4,918, a change of -10.1%). South Twickenham recorded 3,315 crimes previously (now 3,219, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and South Twickenham?

      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 South Twickenham has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and South Twickenham?

      Highfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Twickenham 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 Highfield and South Twickenham?

      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 South Twickenham on a crime map?

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

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