Donnington vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Donnington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Donnington vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Donnington
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      155
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      70%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Donnington
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      53 ↑8%
      132 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      92 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓41%
      35 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      18 ↓33%
      Burglary
      7 ↑0%
      15 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑213%
      29 ↓40%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      11 ↓35%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      15 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Donnington safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Donnington vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Donnington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      In Donnington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Donnington recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 92. 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 Donnington vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Donnington totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Donnington recorded 140 crimes (now 155, a change of +10.7%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 434 crimes previously (now 383, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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. Donnington has a resolution rate of 70% and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Donnington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald 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 Donnington and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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 Donnington or Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald on a crime map?

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

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