South Woodham Ferrers vs Witham South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    South Woodham Ferrers Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Witham South Essex Police

      South Woodham Ferrers vs Witham South Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      South Woodham Ferrers
      Essex Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Witham South
      Essex Police
      2,915 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Woodham Ferrers
      B Witham South
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      679
      2,915
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      3,475
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.5%
      ↓16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Woodham Ferrers
      B Witham South
      Violent Crime
      278 ↑4%
      1,344 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑20%
      268 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑5%
      231 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓57%
      130 ↓45%
      Burglary
      15 ↓12%
      115 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓13%
      216 ↓22%
      Drugs
      36 ↑89%
      95 ↓18%
      Public Order
      41 ↑21%
      194 ↓16%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      42 ↑223%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↑97%
      143 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      13 ↑63%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      37 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      78 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Woodham Ferrers is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Woodham Ferrers safer than Witham South?

      South Woodham Ferrers has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 679 crimes in the last 12 months. Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,915 crimes. South Woodham Ferrers scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Woodham Ferrers vs Witham South?

      South Woodham Ferrers shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.5% — 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 South Woodham Ferrers and Witham South?

      In South Woodham Ferrers, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (278 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 South Woodham Ferrers and Witham South?

      South Woodham Ferrers recorded 54 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 South Woodham Ferrers vs Witham South?

      Violent crime in South Woodham Ferrers totalled 278 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 South Woodham Ferrers and Witham South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Woodham Ferrers recorded 609 crimes (now 679, a change of +11.5%). Witham South recorded 3,475 crimes previously (now 2,915, -16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Woodham Ferrers 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. South Woodham Ferrers has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Witham South has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Woodham Ferrers and Witham South?

      South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers or Witham South on a crime map?

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

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