Southminster vs Higham & Shorne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Southminster Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Southminster vs Higham & Shorne Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Southminster
      Essex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Higham & Shorne
      Kent Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southminster
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      927
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      959
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓23.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southminster
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      483 ↓1%
      91 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓14%
      75 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑2%
      33 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑7%
      31 ↓30%
      Burglary
      17 ↓29%
      30 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓10%
      25 ↓54%
      Drugs
      27 ↓18%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      70 ↓22%
      11 ↓21%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑145%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓38%
      14 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southminster safer than Higham & Shorne?

      Southminster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 927 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 Southminster vs Higham & Shorne?

      Southminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Southminster and Higham & Shorne?

      In Southminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (483 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 Southminster and Higham & Shorne?

      Southminster 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 Southminster vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Southminster totalled 483 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 Southminster and Higham & Shorne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southminster recorded 959 crimes (now 927, a change of -3.3%). Higham & Shorne recorded 424 crimes previously (now 326, -23.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southminster 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. Southminster has a resolution rate of 0% and Higham & Shorne has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southminster and Higham & Shorne?

      Southminster 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 Southminster 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 Southminster or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.