Franklands vs Uckfield Ridgewood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Franklands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police

      Franklands vs Uckfield Ridgewood Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Franklands
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Franklands
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      336
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      345
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Franklands
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑3%
      51 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑7%
      40 ↑186%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓24%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑0%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      8 ↓47%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑14%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      25 ↓11%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      44 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      1 ↓80%
      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 Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Franklands has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Uckfield Ridgewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Franklands vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Franklands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Ridgewood shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Franklands and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      In Franklands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Uckfield Ridgewood, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Franklands and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Franklands recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40. 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 Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Violent crime in Franklands totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Uckfield Ridgewood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Franklands and Uckfield Ridgewood 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%). Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes previously (now 187, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Franklands and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Uckfield Ridgewood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Franklands and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Franklands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Uckfield Ridgewood on a crime map?

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

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