Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Heathfield North and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Heathfield North and Central Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Sussex Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↓32% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      102
      221
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      325
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↓32%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓11%
      92 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↑115%
      42 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓80%
      6 ↓68%
      Burglary
      2 ↓78%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓58%
      16 ↓56%
      Public Order
      7 ↑40%
      21 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      16 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes safer than Heathfield North and Central?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 221 crimes. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield North and Central shows -32% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Heathfield North and Central?

      In Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Heathfield North and Central, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Heathfield North and Central?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield North and Central recorded 42. 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Violent crime in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Heathfield North and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 124 crimes (now 102, a change of -17.7%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 325 crimes previously (now 221, -32%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a resolution rate of 0% and Heathfield North and Central has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Heathfield North and Central?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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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