Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Fence & Higham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      Durham Constabulary
      942 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.3% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      942
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,245
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.3%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      371 ↓6%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓2%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓23%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓68%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      26 ↓30%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↓13%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      17 ↓26%
      6
      Public Order
      47 ↓42%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓36%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓3%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) safer than Fence & Higham?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 942 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Fence & Higham?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Fence & Higham?

      In Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (371 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Fence & Higham?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) recorded 122 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) totalled 371 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) recorded 1,245 crimes (now 942, a change of -24.3%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) 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. Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Fence & Higham?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) 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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