Higham & Shorne vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Higham & Shorne vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Higham & Shorne safer than Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 36 crimes in the last 12 months. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 264 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Higham & Shorne vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Higham & Shorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
In Higham & Shorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Burglary (8 incidents). In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Higham & Shorne recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 28. 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 Higham & Shorne vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Violent crime in Higham & Shorne totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham & Shorne recorded 28 crimes (now 36, a change of +28.6%). Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 237 crimes previously (now 264, +11.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
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. Higham & Shorne has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
Higham & Shorne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?
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 Higham & Shorne or Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham & Shorne and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.