Bevendean vs Hellingly

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Bevendean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Hellingly Sussex Police

      Bevendean vs Hellingly Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bevendean
      Sussex Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hellingly
      Sussex Police
      670 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bevendean
      B Hellingly
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      257
      670
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      223
      696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bevendean
      B Hellingly
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑25%
      296 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑28%
      134 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      41 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      21 ↓16%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      52 ↓20%
      Drugs
      10 ↓23%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      25 ↑14%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      14 ↑180%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bevendean is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bevendean safer than Hellingly?

      Bevendean has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 257 crimes in the last 12 months. Hellingly has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 670 crimes. Bevendean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bevendean vs Hellingly?

      Bevendean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hellingly shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bevendean and Hellingly?

      In Bevendean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Hellingly, it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bevendean and Hellingly?

      Bevendean recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hellingly recorded 134. 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 Bevendean vs Hellingly?

      Violent crime in Bevendean totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Hellingly. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bevendean and Hellingly in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bevendean recorded 223 crimes (now 257, a change of +15.3%). Hellingly recorded 696 crimes previously (now 670, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevendean and Hellingly?

      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. Bevendean has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Hellingly has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bevendean and Hellingly?

      Bevendean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hellingly 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 Bevendean and Hellingly?

      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 Bevendean or Hellingly on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bevendean and Hellingly. 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.