Forest Row vs Heathfield North and Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Forest Row Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police

      Forest Row vs Heathfield North and Central Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↑63% trend
      59.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Row
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      551
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      338
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑63%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      59.1%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Row
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Violent Crime
      111 ↑48%
      133 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↑69%
      61 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑17%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓13%
      6 ↓71%
      Burglary
      24 ↓17%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑39%
      30 ↓17%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      30 ↑50%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      227 ↑152%
      27 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heathfield North and Central is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Row safer than Heathfield North and Central?

      Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 551 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Heathfield North and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Row vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Forest Row shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63% — 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 Forest Row and Heathfield North and Central?

      In Forest Row, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (227 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 Forest Row and Heathfield North and Central?

      Forest Row recorded 71 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 Forest Row vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Violent crime in Forest Row totalled 111 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 Forest Row and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Row recorded 338 crimes (now 551, a change of +63%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes previously (now 332, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Row 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. Forest Row has a resolution rate of 59.1% 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 Forest Row and Heathfield North and Central?

      Forest Row 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 Forest Row 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 Forest Row or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Row 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.

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