Billingham East vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Billingham East Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Billingham East vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Billingham East
      Cleveland Police
      1,234 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.4% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham East
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,234
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,008
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.4%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham East
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      412 ↑3%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑25%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      76 ↑19%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↑71%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      55 ↑72%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑15%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      22 ↑29%
      6
      Public Order
      68 ↑13%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      15 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑104%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑74%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingham East safer than Fence & Higham?

      Billingham East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,234 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham East vs Fence & Higham?

      Billingham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billingham East and Fence & Higham?

      In Billingham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (412 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingham East and Fence & Higham?

      Billingham East recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Billingham East vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Billingham East totalled 412 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingham East and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham East recorded 1,008 crimes (now 1,234, a change of +22.4%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham East and Fence & Higham?

      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. Billingham East has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham East and Fence & Higham?

      Billingham East falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Fence & Higham is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Billingham East and Fence & Higham?

      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 Billingham East or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

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

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