Ferring vs Heathfield North and Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferring vs Heathfield North and Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferring safer than Heathfield North and Central?
Ferring has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Ferring scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferring vs Heathfield North and Central?
Ferring shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield North and Central shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferring and Heathfield North and Central?
In Ferring, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Heathfield North and Central, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferring and Heathfield North and Central?
Ferring recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield North and Central recorded 61. 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 Ferring vs Heathfield North and Central?
Violent crime in Ferring totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Heathfield North and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferring and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferring recorded 191 crimes (now 272, a change of +42.4%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes previously (now 332, +10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferring and Heathfield North and Central?
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. Ferring has a resolution rate of 56.3% and Heathfield North and Central has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferring and Heathfield North and Central?
Ferring falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield North and Central 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 Ferring and Heathfield North and Central?
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 Ferring or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferring and Heathfield North and Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.