Burn Valley vs Fence & Higham

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

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

      Burn Valley vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Burn Valley
      Cleveland Police
      4,175 crimes / 12m
      ↑90% trend
      33.3% 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 Burn Valley
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,175
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,198
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑90%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burn Valley
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      1,385 ↑101%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      587 ↑49%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      171 ↑60%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↑83%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      161 ↑53%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      381 ↑120%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      163 ↑167%
      6
      Public Order
      309 ↑93%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      86 ↑219%
      0
      Shoplifting
      609 ↑89%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑433%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑64%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑64%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      118 ↑141%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burn Valley safer than Fence & Higham?

      Burn Valley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,175 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 Burn Valley vs Fence & Higham?

      Burn Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +90% — 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 Burn Valley and Fence & Higham?

      In Burn Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,385 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 Burn Valley and Fence & Higham?

      Burn Valley recorded 587 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 Burn Valley vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Burn Valley totalled 1,385 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 Burn Valley and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burn Valley recorded 2,198 crimes (now 4,175, a change of +90%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burn Valley 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. Burn Valley has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burn Valley and Fence & Higham?

      Burn Valley 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 Burn Valley 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 Burn Valley or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.