Denton vs Heathfield East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Denton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Heathfield East Sussex Police

      Denton vs Heathfield East Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Denton
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Heathfield East
      Sussex Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Heathfield East
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      481
      74
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      60
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Heathfield East
      Violent Crime
      137 ↓6%
      26 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑30%
      11 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      13 ↑117%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓21%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      8 ↑300%
      Robbery
      6
      1
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑71%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      2
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      8 ↑700%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Heathfield East?

      Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 74 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Heathfield East?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield East shows +23.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Heathfield East?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Heathfield East, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Heathfield East?

      Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield East recorded 11. 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 Denton vs Heathfield East?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Heathfield East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Heathfield East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 440 crimes (now 481, a change of +9.3%). Heathfield East recorded 60 crimes previously (now 74, +23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Heathfield East?

      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. Denton has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Heathfield East has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Heathfield East?

      Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield East 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 Denton and Heathfield East?

      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 Denton or Heathfield East on a crime map?

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

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