Chichester North vs Heathfield North and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Chichester North Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police

      Chichester North vs Heathfield North and Central Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Chichester North
      Sussex Police
      519 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester North
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      519
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      479
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester North
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Violent Crime
      183 ↓8%
      133 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      142 ↑51%
      61 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓3%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓47%
      6 ↓71%
      Burglary
      10 ↓64%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑13%
      30 ↓17%
      Drugs
      19 ↑36%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      47 ↑88%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓10%
      27 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓11%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester North safer than Heathfield North and Central?

      Chichester North has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 519 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Heathfield North and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester North vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Chichester North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield North and Central shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central?

      In Chichester North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (183 incidents). In Heathfield North and Central, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central?

      Chichester North recorded 142 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield North and Central recorded 61. 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 Chichester North vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Violent crime in Chichester North totalled 183 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Heathfield North and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester North recorded 479 crimes (now 519, a change of +8.4%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes previously (now 332, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central?

      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. Chichester North has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Heathfield North and Central has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central?

      Chichester North falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield North and Central 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 Chichester North and Heathfield North and Central?

      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 Chichester North or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?

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

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