Driffield and Rural vs Fence & Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Driffield and Rural vs Fence & Higham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Driffield and Rural safer than Fence & Higham?
Driffield and Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 758 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Driffield and Rural vs Fence & Higham?
Driffield and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham?
In Driffield and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (350 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham?
Driffield and Rural recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Driffield and Rural vs Fence & Higham?
Violent crime in Driffield and Rural totalled 350 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Driffield and Rural recorded 852 crimes (now 758, a change of -11%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham?
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. Driffield and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham?
Driffield and Rural falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Fence & Higham is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham?
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 Driffield and Rural or Fence & Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Driffield and Rural and Fence & Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.