Hailsham South and West vs Hillside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hailsham South and West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Hillside Sussex Police

      Hailsham South and West vs Hillside Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hailsham South and West
      Sussex Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Hillside
      Sussex Police
      308 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Hillside
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      661
      308
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      558
      350
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hailsham South and West
      B Hillside
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑34%
      122 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      155 ↑27%
      41 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑8%
      29 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓63%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      14 ↓30%
      14 ↑367%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑42%
      17 ↓43%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      38 ↓22%
      26 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑131%
      28 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hillside is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hailsham South and West safer than Hillside?

      Hailsham South and West has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 661 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillside has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 308 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hailsham South and West vs Hillside?

      Hailsham South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hillside shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hailsham South and West and Hillside?

      In Hailsham South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 incidents). In Hillside, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hailsham South and West and Hillside?

      Hailsham South and West recorded 155 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillside recorded 41. 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 Hailsham South and West vs Hillside?

      Violent crime in Hailsham South and West totalled 234 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Hillside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hailsham South and West and Hillside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham South and West recorded 558 crimes (now 661, a change of +18.5%). Hillside recorded 350 crimes previously (now 308, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham South and West and Hillside?

      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. Hailsham South and West has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Hillside has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hailsham South and West and Hillside?

      Hailsham South and West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hillside 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 Hailsham South and West and Hillside?

      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 Hailsham South and West or Hillside on a crime map?

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

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