Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Heathfield North and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Ashplats- East Grinstead Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police

      Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Heathfield North and Central Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Ashplats- East Grinstead
      Sussex Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashplats- East Grinstead
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      228
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      341
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.1%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashplats- East Grinstead
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Violent Crime
      88 ↓30%
      133 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓45%
      61 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      6 ↓71%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓44%
      30 ↓17%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      10 ↓58%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      27 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashplats- East Grinstead is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 54/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashplats- East Grinstead safer than Heathfield North and Central?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 228 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Ashplats- East Grinstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield North and Central shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central?

      In Ashplats- East Grinstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (88 incidents). In Heathfield North and Central, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield North and Central recorded 61. 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 Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Violent crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead totalled 88 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Heathfield North and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashplats- East Grinstead recorded 341 crimes (now 228, a change of -33.1%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes previously (now 332, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central?

      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. Ashplats- East Grinstead has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Heathfield North and Central has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield North and Central 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 Ashplats- East Grinstead and Heathfield North and Central?

      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 Ashplats- East Grinstead or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?

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

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