Churchill vs Hellingly

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Churchill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Hellingly Sussex Police

      Churchill vs Hellingly Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Churchill
      Sussex Police
      427 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.3% trend
      52.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hellingly
      Sussex Police
      670 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churchill
      B Hellingly
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      427
      670
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      52.6%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churchill
      B Hellingly
      Violent Crime
      110 ↓25%
      296 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↑35%
      134 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      41 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      21 ↓16%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓13%
      52 ↓20%
      Drugs
      12 ↓8%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      31 ↑55%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      2
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑314%
      14 ↑180%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑75%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churchill is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churchill safer than Hellingly?

      Churchill has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 427 crimes in the last 12 months. Hellingly has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 670 crimes. Churchill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churchill vs Hellingly?

      Churchill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hellingly shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churchill and Hellingly?

      In Churchill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Hellingly, it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churchill and Hellingly?

      Churchill recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hellingly recorded 134. 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 Churchill vs Hellingly?

      Violent crime in Churchill totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Hellingly. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churchill and Hellingly in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churchill recorded 352 crimes (now 427, a change of +21.3%). Hellingly recorded 696 crimes previously (now 670, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churchill and Hellingly?

      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. Churchill has a resolution rate of 52.6% and Hellingly has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churchill and Hellingly?

      Churchill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hellingly 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 Churchill and Hellingly?

      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 Churchill or Hellingly on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churchill and Hellingly. 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.