Forest Row vs Edenbridge South and West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Forest Row Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Edenbridge South and West Kent Police

      Forest Row vs Edenbridge South and West Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      483 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      43.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Edenbridge South and West
      Kent Police
      306 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Row
      B Edenbridge South and West
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      483
      306
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      515
      412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓25.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Row
      B Edenbridge South and West
      Violent Crime
      95 ↓6%
      87 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑39%
      81 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑35%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      15 ↓46%
      9 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑10%
      30 ↓42%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↓24%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      4
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      185 ↓17%
      27 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Edenbridge South and West is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Row safer than Edenbridge South and West?

      Forest Row has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 483 crimes in the last 12 months. Edenbridge South and West has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 306 crimes. Edenbridge South and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Row vs Edenbridge South and West?

      Forest Row shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Edenbridge South and West shows -25.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West?

      In Forest Row, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (185 incidents). In Edenbridge South and West, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West?

      Forest Row recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edenbridge South and West recorded 81. 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 Forest Row vs Edenbridge South and West?

      Violent crime in Forest Row totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Edenbridge South and West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Row recorded 515 crimes (now 483, a change of -6.2%). Edenbridge South and West recorded 412 crimes previously (now 306, -25.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West?

      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. Forest Row has a resolution rate of 43.6% and Edenbridge South and West has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West?

      Forest Row falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Edenbridge South and West is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Forest Row and Edenbridge South and West?

      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 Forest Row or Edenbridge South and West on a crime map?

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

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