Hockley and Hullbridge vs Higham & Shorne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Hockley and Hullbridge Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Hockley and Hullbridge vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Hockley and Hullbridge
      Essex Police
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hockley and Hullbridge
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      718
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      721
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓23.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hockley and Hullbridge
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      322 ↑2%
      91 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑15%
      75 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑53%
      33 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓43%
      31 ↓30%
      Burglary
      22 ↓15%
      30 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑2%
      25 ↓54%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      63 ↑21%
      11 ↓21%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓88%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓35%
      14 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hockley and Hullbridge safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Hockley and Hullbridge has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 326 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hockley and Hullbridge vs Higham & Shorne?

      Hockley and Hullbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows -23.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hockley and Hullbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 75. 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 Hockley and Hullbridge vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Hockley and Hullbridge totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hockley and Hullbridge recorded 721 crimes (now 718, a change of -0.4%). Higham & Shorne recorded 424 crimes previously (now 326, -23.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hockley and Hullbridge 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. Hockley and Hullbridge has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Higham & Shorne has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hockley and Hullbridge and Higham & Shorne?

      Hockley and Hullbridge 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 Hockley and Hullbridge 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 Hockley and Hullbridge or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hockley and Hullbridge 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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