Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Sackville

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Broadbridge Heath and Southwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Sackville Sussex Police

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater vs Sackville 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
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sackville
      Sussex Police
      705 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      56.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadbridge Heath and Southwater
      B Sackville
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      708
      705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      691
      722
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.3%
      56.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadbridge Heath and Southwater
      B Sackville
      Violent Crime
      239 ↑7%
      181 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑100%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓37%
      28 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓39%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      12 ↓29%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓14%
      51 ↓23%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      9 ↑50%
      Public Order
      43 ↓19%
      43 ↓19%
      Robbery
      2
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↑18%
      245 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      7 ↑600%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sackville is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadbridge Heath and Southwater safer than Sackville?

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 708 crimes in the last 12 months. Sackville has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 705 crimes. Sackville scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Sackville shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Broadbridge Heath and Southwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (239 incidents). In Sackville, it is Shoplifting (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Broadbridge Heath and Southwater recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sackville recorded 97. 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 Sackville?

      Violent crime in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater totalled 239 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 181 in Sackville. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Sackville 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%). Sackville recorded 722 crimes previously (now 705, -2.4%).

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

      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 Sackville has 56.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Sackville?

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

      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 Sackville on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadbridge Heath and Southwater and Sackville. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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