Dormanstown vs Fence & Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dormanstown 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 Dormanstown safer than Fence & Higham?
Dormanstown has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 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 Dormanstown vs Fence & Higham?
Dormanstown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — 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 Dormanstown and Fence & Higham?
In Dormanstown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 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 Dormanstown and Fence & Higham?
Dormanstown recorded 153 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 Dormanstown vs Fence & Higham?
Violent crime in Dormanstown totalled 313 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 Dormanstown and Fence & Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dormanstown recorded 1,003 crimes (now 844, a change of -15.9%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dormanstown 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. Dormanstown has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dormanstown and Fence & Higham?
Dormanstown falls within the Cleveland 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 Dormanstown 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 Dormanstown or Fence & Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dormanstown and Fence & Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.