Highfield vs West Thornton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Highfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Highfield vs West Thornton 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B West Thornton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,918
      8,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,471
      8,570
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B West Thornton
      Violent Crime
      1,229 ↑0%
      2,811 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,073 ↑6%
      1,833 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      361 ↓3%
      498 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      670 ↓13%
      806 ↓3%
      Burglary
      282 ↓20%
      368 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      273 ↑6%
      548 ↑10%
      Drugs
      287 ↑41%
      468 ↑16%
      Public Order
      171 ↓20%
      531 ↑14%
      Robbery
      112 ↓13%
      216 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↓68%
      323 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      131 ↑8%
      148 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓27%
      38 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↓4%
      77 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑21%
      108 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highfield is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than West Thornton?

      Highfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,918 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs West Thornton?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and West Thornton?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and West Thornton?

      Highfield recorded 1,073 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 West Thornton?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 1,229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and West Thornton 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%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and West Thornton?

      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 West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and West Thornton?

      Highfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 West Thornton?

      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 West Thornton on a crime map?

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

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