Basildon vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Basildon Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Basildon vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Basildon
      Essex Police
      7,228 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basildon
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,228
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,277
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basildon
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      2,896 ↓18%
      18 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      703 ↓24%
      15 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      445 ↓34%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      487 ↓42%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      227 ↓35%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      523 ↓32%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      392 ↑23%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      465 ↓28%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      89 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      658 ↓6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      57 ↑21%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↓38%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      156 ↓34%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basildon safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Basildon has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,228 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basildon vs Cowden and Hever?

      Basildon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basildon and Cowden and Hever?

      In Basildon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,896 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basildon and Cowden and Hever?

      Basildon recorded 703 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 15. 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 Basildon vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Basildon totalled 2,896 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basildon and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basildon recorded 9,277 crimes (now 7,228, a change of -22.1%). Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes previously (now 56, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basildon and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Basildon has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basildon and Cowden and Hever?

      Basildon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Basildon and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Basildon or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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