Southend East vs Higham & Shorne

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
      80/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Southend East vs Higham & Shorne 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
      80/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southend East
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,571
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,527
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southend East
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      1,625 ↓2%
      6 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      411 ↑9%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      214 ↓3%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      293 ↑33%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      136 ↑32%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      248 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      104 ↑3%
      2
      Public Order
      181 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      33 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      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%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 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 Higham & Shorne?

      Southend East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 36 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southend East vs Higham & Shorne?

      Southend East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Higham & Shorne shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southend East and Higham & Shorne?

      In Southend East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,625 incidents). In Higham & Shorne, it is Burglary (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southend East and Higham & Shorne?

      Southend East recorded 411 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham & Shorne 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 Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Southend East totalled 1,625 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Higham & Shorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southend East and Higham & Shorne 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%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southend East 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. Southend East has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southend East and Higham & Shorne?

      Southend East 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 Southend East 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 Southend East or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

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

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