Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington vs Forest Row

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Forest Row Sussex Police

      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington vs Forest Row Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington
      Sussex Police
      199 crimes / 12m
      ↑15% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↑63% trend
      59.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington
      B Forest Row
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      199
      551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15%
      ↑63%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      59.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington
      B Forest Row
      Violent Crime
      73 ↑18%
      111 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑282%
      71 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      24 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓17%
      32 ↑39%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      11 ↓50%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      227 ↑152%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington safer than Forest Row?

      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 199 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 551 crimes. Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington vs Forest Row?

      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington and Forest Row?

      In Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington and Forest Row?

      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington recorded 42 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington vs Forest Row?

      Violent crime in Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington totalled 73 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington and Forest Row in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington recorded 173 crimes (now 199, a change of +15%). Forest Row recorded 338 crimes previously (now 551, +63%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington 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. Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington has a resolution rate of 25% and Forest Row has 59.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington and Forest Row?

      Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington 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 Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington or Forest Row on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington and Forest Row. 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.