Bewbush vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bewbush Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Bewbush vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bewbush
      Sussex Police
      1,764 crimes / 12m
      ↑82.2% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewbush
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,764
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      968
      429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑82.2%
      ↓46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewbush
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      543 ↑65%
      72 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      409 ↑272%
      62 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑144%
      21 ↓49%
      Vehicle Crime
      91 ↑153%
      12 ↓43%
      Burglary
      39 ↑160%
      12 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑92%
      19 ↓54%
      Drugs
      56 ↑100%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      104 ↓10%
      20 ↓41%
      Robbery
      22 ↑214%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↑10%
      4 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑93%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑100%
      2 ↓88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewbush safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Bewbush has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,764 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewbush vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Bewbush shows a year-on-year crime trend of +82.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows -46.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      In Bewbush, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (543 incidents). In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Bewbush recorded 409 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 62. 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 Bewbush vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Bewbush totalled 543 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewbush recorded 968 crimes (now 1,764, a change of +82.2%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 429 crimes previously (now 230, -46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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. Bewbush has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Bewbush falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald 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 Bewbush and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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 Bewbush or Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald on a crime map?

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

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