Pitsea vs Higham & Shorne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Pitsea Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Pitsea vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Pitsea
      Essex Police
      4,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Pitsea
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,038
      37
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,106
      31
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↑19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pitsea
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      1,665 ↓18%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      415 ↓20%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      225 ↓11%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↓49%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      134 ↓39%
      6 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      337 ↓27%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      177 ↑3%
      2
      Public Order
      308 ↓18%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      49 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      327 ↓9%
      0
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑26%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓18%
      0
      Other Crime
      81 ↓34%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pitsea safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Pitsea has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,038 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 Pitsea vs Higham & Shorne?

      Pitsea shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — 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 Pitsea and Higham & Shorne?

      In Pitsea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,665 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 Pitsea and Higham & Shorne?

      Pitsea recorded 415 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 Pitsea vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Pitsea totalled 1,665 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 Pitsea and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pitsea recorded 5,106 crimes (now 4,038, a change of -20.9%). Higham & Shorne recorded 31 crimes previously (now 37, +19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pitsea 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. Pitsea has a resolution rate of 35.6% and Higham & Shorne has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pitsea and Higham & Shorne?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pitsea and Higham & Shorne. 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.