Southend East vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Southend East Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Southend East vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southend East
      Essex Police
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southend East
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,571
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,527
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southend East
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,625 ↓2%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      411 ↑9%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      214 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      293 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      136 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      248 ↓7%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      104 ↑3%
      0
      Public Order
      181 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      33 ↓6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      173 ↑11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑94%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↓11%
      0
      Other Crime
      69 ↓16%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southend East safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Southend East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southend East vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Southend East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Southend East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,625 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Southend East recorded 411 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. 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 Southend East vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Southend East totalled 1,625 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southend East recorded 3,527 crimes (now 3,571, a change of +1.3%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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. Southend East has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Southend East falls within the Essex Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 Southend East or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southend East and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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