Bedfont vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bedfont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly Sussex Police

      Bedfont vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bedfont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,968 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Sussex Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedfont
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,968
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,888
      155
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓56.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedfont
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Violent Crime
      982 ↑17%
      34 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      699 ↓8%
      6 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      271 ↑5%
      7 ↓61%
      Vehicle Crime
      151 ↓14%
      2 ↓75%
      Burglary
      113 ↑19%
      5 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↓17%
      3 ↓82%
      Drugs
      85 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      179 ↑18%
      7 ↓22%
      Robbery
      37 ↓16%
      0
      Shoplifting
      64 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      60 ↑15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑92%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      157 ↑19%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedfont safer than Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Bedfont has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,968 crimes in the last 12 months. Chiddingly and East Hoathly has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 67 crimes. Chiddingly and East Hoathly scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedfont vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Bedfont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chiddingly and East Hoathly shows -56.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      In Bedfont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (982 incidents). In Chiddingly and East Hoathly, it is Violent Crime (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Bedfont recorded 699 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chiddingly and East Hoathly 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 Bedfont vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Violent crime in Bedfont totalled 982 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Chiddingly and East Hoathly. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedfont recorded 2,888 crimes (now 2,968, a change of +2.8%). Chiddingly and East Hoathly recorded 155 crimes previously (now 67, -56.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      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. Bedfont has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Chiddingly and East Hoathly has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Bedfont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chiddingly and East Hoathly is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      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 Bedfont or Chiddingly and East Hoathly on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedfont and Chiddingly and East Hoathly. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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