Denne and Forest vs Forest Row

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Denne and Forest Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Forest Row Sussex Police

      Denne and Forest vs Forest Row Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Denne and Forest
      Sussex Police
      1,946 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      39.4% 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 Denne and Forest
      B Forest Row
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,946
      551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,826
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑63%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      59.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denne and Forest
      B Forest Row
      Violent Crime
      513 ↓5%
      111 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      361 ↑31%
      71 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓17%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓54%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      32 ↑14%
      24 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↑14%
      32 ↑39%
      Drugs
      29 ↓19%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      135 ↓24%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      29 ↑480%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      514 ↑32%
      227 ↑152%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓13%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑29%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forest Row is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denne and Forest safer than Forest Row?

      Denne and Forest has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,946 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 Denne and Forest vs Forest Row?

      Denne and Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — 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 Denne and Forest and Forest Row?

      In Denne and Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (514 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 Denne and Forest and Forest Row?

      Denne and Forest recorded 361 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 Denne and Forest vs Forest Row?

      Violent crime in Denne and Forest totalled 513 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 Denne and Forest and Forest Row in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denne and Forest recorded 1,826 crimes (now 1,946, a change of +6.6%). Forest Row recorded 338 crimes previously (now 551, +63%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denne and Forest 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. Denne and Forest has a resolution rate of 39.4% and Forest Row has 59.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denne and Forest and Forest Row?

      Denne and Forest 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 Denne and Forest 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 Denne and Forest or Forest Row on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denne and Forest 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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