Furnace Green vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Furnace Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Furnace Green vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Furnace Green
      Sussex Police
      1,626 crimes / 12m
      ↑513.6% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      156 crimes / 12m
      ↓63.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Furnace Green
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,626
      156
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      431
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑513.6%
      ↓63.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Furnace Green
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      607 ↑598%
      58 ↓61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      357 ↑574%
      35 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑246%
      15 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑285%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      28 ↑100%
      8 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑312%
      11 ↓71%
      Drugs
      63 ↑688%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      132 ↑595%
      12 ↓67%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      110
      1 ↓95%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑550%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑400%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑244%
      2 ↓85%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Furnace Green safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Furnace Green has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,626 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 156 crimes. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Furnace Green vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Furnace Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +513.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows -63.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      In Furnace Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (607 incidents). In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, it is Violent Crime (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Furnace Green recorded 357 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 35. 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 Furnace Green vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Furnace Green totalled 607 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Furnace Green recorded 265 crimes (now 1,626, a change of +513.6%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 431 crimes previously (now 156, -63.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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. Furnace Green has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Furnace Green falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald 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 Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      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 Furnace Green or Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Furnace Green and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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