Fernhurst vs Wadhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Fernhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wadhurst Sussex Police

      Fernhurst vs Wadhurst Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Fernhurst
      Sussex Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wadhurst
      Sussex Police
      220 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fernhurst
      B Wadhurst
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      204
      220
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      252
      243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.1%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fernhurst
      B Wadhurst
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓21%
      81 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑45%
      57 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑13%
      15 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓89%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓49%
      15 ↓53%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      21 ↓5%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      8 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fernhurst is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fernhurst safer than Wadhurst?

      Fernhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 204 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadhurst has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 220 crimes. Fernhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fernhurst vs Wadhurst?

      Fernhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wadhurst shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fernhurst and Wadhurst?

      In Fernhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 incidents). In Wadhurst, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fernhurst and Wadhurst?

      Fernhurst recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadhurst recorded 57. 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 Fernhurst vs Wadhurst?

      Violent crime in Fernhurst totalled 77 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Wadhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fernhurst and Wadhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fernhurst recorded 252 crimes (now 204, a change of -19.1%). Wadhurst recorded 243 crimes previously (now 220, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fernhurst and Wadhurst?

      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. Fernhurst has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Wadhurst has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fernhurst and Wadhurst?

      Fernhurst falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Wadhurst 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 Fernhurst and Wadhurst?

      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 Fernhurst or Wadhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fernhurst and Wadhurst. 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.