Brightlingsea and St Osyth vs Halstead North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Brightlingsea and St Osyth Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Halstead North Essex Police

      Brightlingsea and St Osyth vs Halstead North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Brightlingsea and St Osyth
      Essex Police
      1,477 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Halstead North
      Essex Police
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brightlingsea and St Osyth
      B Halstead North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,477
      571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,402
      708
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.4%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brightlingsea and St Osyth
      B Halstead North
      Violent Crime
      770 ↑11%
      262 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      143 ↑74%
      29 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      97 ↓6%
      59 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      79 ↓9%
      40 ↑38%
      Burglary
      43 ↓17%
      42 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓22%
      48 ↓35%
      Drugs
      38 ↑27%
      16 ↓16%
      Public Order
      94 ↓14%
      40 ↓20%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      1
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑75%
      4 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓11%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓57%
      26 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead North is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brightlingsea and St Osyth safer than Halstead North?

      Brightlingsea and St Osyth has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,477 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead North has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 571 crimes. Halstead North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brightlingsea and St Osyth vs Halstead North?

      Brightlingsea and St Osyth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead North shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North?

      In Brightlingsea and St Osyth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (770 incidents). In Halstead North, it is Violent Crime (262 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North?

      Brightlingsea and St Osyth recorded 143 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead North recorded 29. 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 Brightlingsea and St Osyth vs Halstead North?

      Violent crime in Brightlingsea and St Osyth totalled 770 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 262 in Halstead North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brightlingsea and St Osyth recorded 1,402 crimes (now 1,477, a change of +5.4%). Halstead North recorded 708 crimes previously (now 571, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North?

      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. Brightlingsea and St Osyth has a resolution rate of 0% and Halstead North has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North?

      Brightlingsea and St Osyth falls within the Essex Police boundary. Halstead North is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brightlingsea and St Osyth and Halstead North?

      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 Brightlingsea and St Osyth or Halstead North on a crime map?

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

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