Hartfield vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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
      57/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Hartfield vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hartfield
      Sussex Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartfield
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      104
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      81
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.4%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartfield
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑26%
      132 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑111%
      92 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑140%
      35 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓18%
      18 ↓33%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      15 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓25%
      29 ↓40%
      Drugs
      2
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      31 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartfield safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Hartfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Hartfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hartfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hartfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hartfield recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 92. 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 Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Hartfield totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 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 Hartfield and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald 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%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 434 crimes previously (now 383, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartfield 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. Hartfield has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartfield and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hartfield 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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