Hartfield vs Herontye and Ashurst Wood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hartfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Herontye and Ashurst Wood Sussex Police

      Hartfield vs Herontye and Ashurst Wood Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hartfield
      Sussex Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      Sussex Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.2% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartfield
      B Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      104
      352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      81
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.4%
      ↑49.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartfield
      B Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑26%
      115 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑111%
      106 ↑159%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑140%
      23 ↑109%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓18%
      25 ↑108%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓25%
      26 ↑4%
      Drugs
      2
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      20 ↑18%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hartfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartfield safer than Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      Hartfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Herontye and Ashurst Wood has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 352 crimes. Hartfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hartfield vs Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      Hartfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Herontye and Ashurst Wood shows +49.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      In Hartfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Herontye and Ashurst Wood, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      Hartfield recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 106. 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 Hartfield vs Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      Violent crime in Hartfield totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Herontye and Ashurst Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hartfield recorded 81 crimes (now 104, a change of +28.4%). Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 236 crimes previously (now 352, +49.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      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. Hartfield has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Herontye and Ashurst Wood has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      Hartfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Herontye and Ashurst Wood 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 Hartfield and Herontye and Ashurst Wood?

      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 Hartfield or Herontye and Ashurst Wood on a crime map?

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

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