Denton vs Higham & Shorne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denton vs Higham & Shorne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denton safer than Higham & Shorne?
Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 36 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denton vs Higham & Shorne?
Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Denton and Higham & Shorne?
In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Burglary (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Higham & Shorne?
Denton recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 6. 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 Denton vs Higham & Shorne?
Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 723 crimes (now 751, a change of +3.9%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Higham & Shorne?
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. Denton has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denton and Higham & Shorne?
Denton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Higham & Shorne 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 Denton and Higham & Shorne?
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 Denton or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Higham & Shorne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.