Aldwick East vs Meads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Aldwick East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Aldwick East vs Meads Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Aldwick East
      Sussex Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.3% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Meads
      Sussex Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldwick East
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      252
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.3%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldwick East
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑16%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↑113%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑50%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑5%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      5 ↓38%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑10%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 62/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldwick East safer than Meads?

      Aldwick East has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Meads has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldwick East vs Meads?

      Aldwick East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meads shows +0.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldwick East and Meads?

      In Aldwick East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Meads, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldwick East and Meads?

      Aldwick East recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meads recorded 71. 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 Aldwick East vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Aldwick East totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldwick East and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldwick East recorded 192 crimes (now 252, a change of +31.3%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldwick East and Meads?

      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. Aldwick East has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldwick East and Meads?

      Aldwick East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Meads 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 Aldwick East and Meads?

      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 Aldwick East or Meads on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.