Headland and Harbour vs Fence & Higham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Headland and Harbour Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Headland and Harbour vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Headland and Harbour
      Cleveland Police
      3,034 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.7% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      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 Headland and Harbour
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,034
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,737
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.7%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Headland and Harbour
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      949 ↑69%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      635 ↑44%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      124 ↑55%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑20%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      100 ↑100%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↑105%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      82 ↑122%
      6
      Public Order
      205 ↑103%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      60 ↑445%
      0
      Shoplifting
      448 ↑107%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑60%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑73%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Headland and Harbour safer than Fence & Higham?

      Headland and Harbour has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,034 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 Headland and Harbour vs Fence & Higham?

      Headland and Harbour shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.7% — 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 Headland and Harbour and Fence & Higham?

      In Headland and Harbour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (949 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 Headland and Harbour and Fence & Higham?

      Headland and Harbour recorded 635 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 Headland and Harbour vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Headland and Harbour totalled 949 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 Headland and Harbour and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Headland and Harbour recorded 1,737 crimes (now 3,034, a change of +74.7%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Headland and Harbour 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. Headland and Harbour has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Headland and Harbour and Fence & Higham?

      Headland and Harbour 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 Headland and Harbour 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 Headland and Harbour or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Headland and Harbour 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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