Baird vs Wadhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Baird Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wadhurst Sussex Police

      Baird vs Wadhurst Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Baird
      Sussex Police
      647 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wadhurst
      Sussex Police
      220 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baird
      B Wadhurst
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      647
      220
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      587
      243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.2%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baird
      B Wadhurst
      Violent Crime
      292 ↑22%
      81 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑6%
      57 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓3%
      15 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑3%
      15 ↓53%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      42 ↓31%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑260%
      8 ↑60%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓47%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑33%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wadhurst is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baird safer than Wadhurst?

      Baird has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 647 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadhurst has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 220 crimes. Wadhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baird vs Wadhurst?

      Baird shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wadhurst shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baird and Wadhurst?

      In Baird, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Wadhurst, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baird and Wadhurst?

      Baird recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadhurst recorded 57. 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 Baird vs Wadhurst?

      Violent crime in Baird totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Wadhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baird and Wadhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baird recorded 587 crimes (now 647, a change of +10.2%). Wadhurst recorded 243 crimes previously (now 220, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baird and Wadhurst?

      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. Baird has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Wadhurst has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baird and Wadhurst?

      Baird falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Wadhurst 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 Baird and Wadhurst?

      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 Baird or Wadhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baird and Wadhurst. 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.