Higham & Shorne vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Higham & Shorne vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow 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 Higham & Shorne safer than Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Higham & Shorne has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 37 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 687 crimes. Higham & Shorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Higham & Shorne vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Higham & Shorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow shows -32.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
In Higham & Shorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (8 incidents). In Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Higham & Shorne recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 167. 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 Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Violent crime in Higham & Shorne totalled 5 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham & Shorne recorded 31 crimes (now 37, a change of +19.4%). Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 1,024 crimes previously (now 687, -32.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
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 50% and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Higham & Shorne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow 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 Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
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 Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham & Shorne and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.