Forest Row vs Herstmonceux
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Forest Row vs Herstmonceux 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 Forest Row safer than Herstmonceux?
Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 551 crimes in the last 12 months. Herstmonceux has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 121 crimes. Herstmonceux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Forest Row vs Herstmonceux?
Forest Row shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herstmonceux shows +72.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Forest Row and Herstmonceux?
In Forest Row, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (227 incidents). In Herstmonceux, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Row and Herstmonceux?
Forest Row recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herstmonceux recorded 25. 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 Herstmonceux?
Violent crime in Forest Row totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Herstmonceux. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Forest Row and Herstmonceux 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%). Herstmonceux recorded 70 crimes previously (now 121, +72.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Row and Herstmonceux?
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 Herstmonceux has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Forest Row and Herstmonceux?
Forest Row falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux?
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 Herstmonceux on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Row and Herstmonceux. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.