Hutton and Shenfield vs South Woodham Ferrers

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Hutton and Shenfield Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      South Woodham Ferrers Essex Police

      Hutton and Shenfield vs South Woodham Ferrers Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hutton and Shenfield
      Essex Police
      1,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      40.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      South Woodham Ferrers
      Essex Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hutton and Shenfield
      B South Woodham Ferrers
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,189
      679
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,190
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.8%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hutton and Shenfield
      B South Woodham Ferrers
      Violent Crime
      378 ↑6%
      278 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓4%
      54 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑17%
      44 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↑22%
      23 ↓57%
      Burglary
      45 ↓42%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓3%
      42 ↓13%
      Drugs
      63 ↑21%
      36 ↑89%
      Public Order
      88 ↑33%
      41 ↑21%
      Robbery
      3 ↓57%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      260 ↓9%
      114 ↑97%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓68%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hutton and Shenfield safer than South Woodham Ferrers?

      Hutton and Shenfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,189 crimes in the last 12 months. South Woodham Ferrers has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 679 crimes. South Woodham Ferrers scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hutton and Shenfield vs South Woodham Ferrers?

      Hutton and Shenfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Woodham Ferrers shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers?

      In Hutton and Shenfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (378 incidents). In South Woodham Ferrers, it is Violent Crime (278 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers?

      Hutton and Shenfield recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Woodham Ferrers recorded 54. 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 Hutton and Shenfield vs South Woodham Ferrers?

      Violent crime in Hutton and Shenfield totalled 378 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 278 in South Woodham Ferrers. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hutton and Shenfield recorded 1,190 crimes (now 1,189, a change of -0.1%). South Woodham Ferrers recorded 609 crimes previously (now 679, +11.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers?

      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. Hutton and Shenfield has a resolution rate of 40.8% and South Woodham Ferrers has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers?

      Hutton and Shenfield falls within the Essex Police boundary. South Woodham Ferrers 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 Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers?

      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 Hutton and Shenfield or South Woodham Ferrers on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hutton and Shenfield and South Woodham Ferrers. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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