Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) vs Fence & Higham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      Durham Constabulary
      421 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      11.8% 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      421
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      346
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.7%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      155 ↑8%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑55%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑26%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      50 ↑35%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑8%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      6
      Public Order
      24 ↑9%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑163%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑36%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) safer than Fence & Higham?

      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 421 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) vs Fence & Higham?

      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.7% — 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) and Fence & Higham?

      In Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) and Fence & Higham?

      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) recorded 59 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) totalled 155 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) recorded 346 crimes (now 421, a change of +21.7%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) 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. Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) and Fence & Higham?

      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) falls within the Durham Constabulary 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) 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 Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) 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.