Canvey vs Higham & Shorne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canvey Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Canvey vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Canvey
      Essex Police
      2,574 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      37 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canvey
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,574
      37
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,764
      31
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↑19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canvey
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      1,105 ↓1%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↑11%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      128 ↓25%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↓35%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      54 ↓22%
      6 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↑2%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      89 ↑59%
      2
      Public Order
      169 ↑2%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      18 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      93 ↓64%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓36%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑35%
      0
      Other Crime
      65 ↓2%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canvey safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Canvey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 37 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Canvey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows +19.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Canvey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,105 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Canvey recorded 448 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 8. 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 Canvey vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Canvey totalled 1,105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canvey recorded 2,764 crimes (now 2,574, a change of -6.9%). Higham & Shorne recorded 31 crimes previously (now 37, +19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canvey 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. Canvey has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Higham & Shorne has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canvey and Higham & Shorne?

      Canvey 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 Canvey 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 Canvey or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

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

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