Colchester Rural South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Colchester Rural South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colchester Rural South safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Colchester Rural South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Colchester Rural South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Colchester Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
In Colchester Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (630 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Colchester Rural South recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Colchester Rural South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Violent crime in Colchester Rural South totalled 630 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colchester Rural South recorded 1,678 crimes (now 1,442, a change of -14.1%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
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. Colchester Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Colchester Rural South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
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 Colchester Rural South or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colchester Rural South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.