Netteswell vs Pitsea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Netteswell Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Pitsea Essex Police

      Netteswell vs Pitsea Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Netteswell
      Essex Police
      2,326 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Pitsea
      Essex Police
      4,648 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Netteswell
      B Pitsea
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,326
      4,648
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,198
      5,004
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Netteswell
      B Pitsea
      Violent Crime
      982 ↑6%
      1,898 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↓7%
      491 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      154 ↑5%
      252 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓21%
      290 ↓34%
      Burglary
      54 ↓22%
      142 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↑5%
      416 ↓4%
      Drugs
      132 ↑43%
      190 ↑14%
      Public Order
      202 ↑7%
      347 ↓8%
      Robbery
      37 ↑12%
      48 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      110 ↑162%
      380 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓4%
      27 ↑80%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑56%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑6%
      58 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓36%
      92 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Netteswell safer than Pitsea?

      Netteswell has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,326 crimes in the last 12 months. Pitsea has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,648 crimes. Pitsea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Netteswell vs Pitsea?

      Netteswell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pitsea shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Netteswell and Pitsea?

      In Netteswell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (982 incidents). In Pitsea, it is Violent Crime (1,898 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Netteswell and Pitsea?

      Netteswell recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pitsea recorded 491. 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 Netteswell vs Pitsea?

      Violent crime in Netteswell totalled 982 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,898 in Pitsea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Netteswell and Pitsea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Netteswell recorded 2,198 crimes (now 2,326, a change of +5.8%). Pitsea recorded 5,004 crimes previously (now 4,648, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Netteswell and Pitsea?

      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. Netteswell has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Pitsea has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Netteswell and Pitsea?

      Netteswell falls within the Essex Police boundary. Pitsea 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 Netteswell and Pitsea?

      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 Netteswell or Pitsea on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.