Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Hillside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Broadbridge Heath and Southwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Hillside Sussex Police

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Hillside Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater
      Sussex Police
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      43.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Hillside
      Sussex Police
      308 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadbridge Heath and Southwater
      B Hillside
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      708
      308
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      691
      350
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadbridge Heath and Southwater
      B Hillside
      Violent Crime
      239 ↑7%
      122 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑100%
      41 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓37%
      29 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓39%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      12 ↓29%
      14 ↑367%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓14%
      17 ↓43%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      43 ↓19%
      26 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↑18%
      28 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hillside is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadbridge Heath and Southwater safer than Hillside?

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 708 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillside has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 308 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Hillside?

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hillside shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside?

      In Broadbridge Heath and Southwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (239 incidents). In Hillside, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside?

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillside recorded 41. 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 Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Hillside?

      Violent crime in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater totalled 239 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Hillside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadbridge Heath and Southwater recorded 691 crimes (now 708, a change of +2.5%). Hillside recorded 350 crimes previously (now 308, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside?

      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. Broadbridge Heath and Southwater has a resolution rate of 43.3% and Hillside has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside?

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hillside 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 Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside?

      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 Broadbridge Heath and Southwater or Hillside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Hillside. 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.