Is High Brooms Safe?
Crime statistics for High Brooms. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,030 total crimes recorded in High Brooms
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for High Brooms — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Brooms safe?
High Brooms has a CrimeRadar safety score of 14/100, rated High Crime. A total of 781 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 213.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in High Brooms are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in High Brooms in the last 12 months?
781 crimes were recorded in High Brooms in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 213.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (249 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 351 incidents.
What is the most common crime in High Brooms?
The most common crime in High Brooms is Violent Crime, with 351 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in High Brooms increasing or decreasing?
Crime in High Brooms is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 213.7% — from 249 crimes in the previous 12 months to 781 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for High Brooms?
High Brooms has a safety score of 14 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does High Brooms compare to the Kent Police average?
High Brooms has a safety score of 14/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 35/100. High Brooms is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in High Brooms?
36.8% of crimes recorded in High Brooms resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in High Brooms?
351 violent crimes were recorded in High Brooms in the last 12 months — representing 44.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 196 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for High Brooms last updated?
The crime data for High Brooms was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare High Brooms with other areas?
You can compare High Brooms with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.