Gatwick vs Heene

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Gatwick Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Heene Sussex Police

      Gatwick vs Heene Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Gatwick
      Sussex Police
      1,962 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      37.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heene
      Sussex Police
      1,053 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gatwick
      B Heene
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,962
      1,053
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,289
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↑11.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.4%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gatwick
      B Heene
      Violent Crime
      315 ↑2%
      252 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓27%
      164 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      376 ↓12%
      47 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓29%
      46 ↓15%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      21 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑0%
      69 ↑10%
      Drugs
      43 ↓26%
      25 ↑39%
      Public Order
      127 ↑12%
      86 ↑37%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      245 ↓19%
      287 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      60 ↓17%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      15 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      437 ↓14%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓45%
      15 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gatwick is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gatwick safer than Heene?

      Gatwick has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,962 crimes in the last 12 months. Heene has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,053 crimes. Gatwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gatwick vs Heene?

      Gatwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heene shows +11.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gatwick and Heene?

      In Gatwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Possession of Weapons (437 incidents). In Heene, it is Shoplifting (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gatwick and Heene?

      Gatwick recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heene recorded 164. 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 Gatwick vs Heene?

      Violent crime in Gatwick totalled 315 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Heene. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gatwick and Heene in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gatwick recorded 2,289 crimes (now 1,962, a change of -14.3%). Heene recorded 947 crimes previously (now 1,053, +11.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gatwick and Heene?

      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. Gatwick has a resolution rate of 37.4% and Heene has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gatwick and Heene?

      Gatwick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heene 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 Gatwick and Heene?

      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 Gatwick or Heene on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.