Purleigh vs Witham South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Purleigh vs Witham South 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 Purleigh safer than Witham South?
Purleigh has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 441 crimes in the last 12 months. Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,915 crimes. Purleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Purleigh vs Witham South?
Purleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Witham South shows -16.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Purleigh and Witham South?
In Purleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 incidents). In Witham South, it is Violent Crime (1,344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purleigh and Witham South?
Purleigh recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witham South recorded 268. 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 Purleigh vs Witham South?
Violent crime in Purleigh totalled 208 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,344 in Witham South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Purleigh and Witham South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purleigh recorded 414 crimes (now 441, a change of +6.5%). Witham South recorded 3,475 crimes previously (now 2,915, -16.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purleigh and Witham South?
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. Purleigh has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Witham South has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Purleigh and Witham South?
Purleigh falls within the Essex Police boundary. Witham South 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 Purleigh and Witham South?
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 Purleigh or Witham South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purleigh and Witham South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.