Brede Valley vs Uckfield Ridgewood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Brede Valley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police

      Brede Valley vs Uckfield Ridgewood Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Brede Valley
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brede Valley
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      206
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brede Valley
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓29%
      51 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑47%
      40 ↑186%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓36%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      13 ↓24%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      44 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brede Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brede Valley safer than Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Brede Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Brede Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brede Valley vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Brede Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Ridgewood shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      In Brede Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Uckfield Ridgewood, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Brede Valley recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40. 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 Brede Valley vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Violent crime in Brede Valley totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Uckfield Ridgewood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brede Valley recorded 236 crimes (now 206, a change of -12.7%). Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes previously (now 187, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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. Brede Valley has a resolution rate of 36% and Uckfield Ridgewood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Brede Valley falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Brede Valley or Uckfield Ridgewood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brede Valley and Uckfield Ridgewood. 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.