Broadwater vs Forest Row

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Broadwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Forest Row Sussex Police

      Broadwater vs Forest Row Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↑63% trend
      59.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadwater
      B Forest Row
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↑63%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      59.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadwater
      B Forest Row
      Violent Crime
      204 ↓15%
      111 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓15%
      71 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓5%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      24 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓47%
      32 ↑39%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      53 ↓15%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓39%
      227 ↑152%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadwater safer than Forest Row?

      Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 551 crimes. Forest Row scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Forest Row?

      Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Row shows +63% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Forest Row?

      In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Forest Row, it is Shoplifting (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Forest Row?

      Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Row recorded 71. 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 Broadwater vs Forest Row?

      Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Forest Row. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Forest Row in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwater recorded 696 crimes (now 545, a change of -21.7%). Forest Row recorded 338 crimes previously (now 551, +63%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Forest Row?

      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. Broadwater has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Forest Row has 59.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadwater and Forest Row?

      Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Forest Row 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 Broadwater and Forest Row?

      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 Broadwater or Forest Row on a crime map?

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

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