Witham South vs Higham & Shorne

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
      80/100
      Higham & Shorne Kent Police

      Witham South vs Higham & Shorne 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
      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 Witham South
      B Higham & Shorne
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,915
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,475
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witham South
      B Higham & Shorne
      Violent Crime
      1,344 ↓6%
      6 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↓19%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      231 ↓20%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↓45%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      115 ↓12%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      95 ↓18%
      2
      Public Order
      194 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      42 ↑223%
      0 ↓100%
      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%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham & Shorne is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 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 Higham & Shorne?

      Witham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,915 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 Witham South vs Higham & Shorne?

      Witham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Witham South and Higham & Shorne?

      In Witham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,344 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 Witham South and Higham & Shorne?

      Witham South recorded 268 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 Witham South vs Higham & Shorne?

      Violent crime in Witham South totalled 1,344 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 Witham South and Higham & Shorne 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%). Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes previously (now 36, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Witham South 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. Witham South has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Higham & Shorne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Witham South and Higham & Shorne?

      Witham South 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 Witham South 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 Witham South or Higham & Shorne on a crime map?

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