Franklands vs Heathfield East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Franklands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Heathfield East Sussex Police

      Franklands vs Heathfield East Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Franklands
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Heathfield East
      Sussex Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Franklands
      B Heathfield East
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      336
      74
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      345
      60
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Franklands
      B Heathfield East
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑3%
      26 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑7%
      11 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓24%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      8 ↓47%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑14%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      25 ↓11%
      8 ↑300%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      8 ↑700%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Franklands safer than Heathfield East?

      Franklands has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 74 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Franklands vs Heathfield East?

      Franklands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield East shows +23.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Franklands and Heathfield East?

      In Franklands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Heathfield East, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Franklands and Heathfield East?

      Franklands recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield East recorded 11. 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 Franklands vs Heathfield East?

      Violent crime in Franklands totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Heathfield East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Franklands and Heathfield East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Franklands recorded 345 crimes (now 336, a change of -2.6%). Heathfield East recorded 60 crimes previously (now 74, +23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Franklands and Heathfield East?

      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. Franklands has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Heathfield East has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Franklands and Heathfield East?

      Franklands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield East 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 Franklands and Heathfield East?

      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 Franklands or Heathfield East on a crime map?

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

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