South Woodham Ferrers vs Higham & Shorne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Woodham Ferrers vs Higham & Shorne 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 South Woodham Ferrers safer than Higham & Shorne?
South Woodham Ferrers has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 730 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 326 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Woodham Ferrers vs Higham & Shorne?
South Woodham Ferrers shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows -23.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Woodham Ferrers and Higham & Shorne?
In South Woodham Ferrers, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Woodham Ferrers and Higham & Shorne?
South Woodham Ferrers recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne recorded 75. 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 Higham & Shorne?
Violent crime in South Woodham Ferrers totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Woodham Ferrers and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Woodham Ferrers recorded 568 crimes (now 730, a change of +28.5%). Higham & Shorne recorded 424 crimes previously (now 326, -23.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Woodham Ferrers 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. South Woodham Ferrers has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Higham & Shorne has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Woodham Ferrers and Higham & Shorne?
South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Woodham Ferrers and Higham & Shorne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.