Witham South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Witham South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Witham South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Witham South
      Essex Police
      2,915 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      30.4% 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 Witham South
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,915
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,475
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witham South
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,344 ↓6%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↓19%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      231 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      115 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↓22%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      95 ↓18%
      0
      Public Order
      194 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      42 ↑223%
      0
      Shoplifting
      143 ↓49%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑28%
      0
      Other Crime
      78 ↓21%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Witham South safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,915 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 Witham South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Witham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Witham South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Witham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,344 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 Witham South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Witham South recorded 268 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 Witham South vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Witham South totalled 1,344 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 Witham South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Witham South recorded 3,475 crimes (now 2,915, a change of -16.1%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Witham South 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. Witham South has a resolution rate of 30.4% 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 Witham South and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Witham South 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 Witham South 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 Witham South or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Witham South 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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