Billericay vs Higham & Shorne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Billericay Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Billericay vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Billericay
      Essex Police
      1,796 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billericay
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,836
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billericay
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑9%
      6 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑44%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓23%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↓42%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      94 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      75 ↓5%
      2
      Public Order
      121 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↓13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓52%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      0
      Other Crime
      64 ↑36%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billericay safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Billericay has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 36 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billericay vs Higham & Shorne?

      Billericay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billericay and Higham & Shorne?

      In Billericay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Burglary (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billericay and Higham & Shorne?

      Billericay recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 6. 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 Billericay vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Billericay totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billericay and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billericay recorded 1,836 crimes (now 1,796, a change of -2.2%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billericay and Higham & Shorne?

      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. Billericay has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billericay and Higham & Shorne?

      Billericay falls within the Essex Police boundary. Higham & Shorne 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 Billericay and Higham & Shorne?

      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 Billericay or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billericay and Higham & Shorne. 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.