Hartfield vs Northbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hartfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Northbrook Sussex Police

      Hartfield vs Northbrook Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hartfield
      Sussex Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northbrook
      Sussex Police
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartfield
      B Northbrook
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      104
      832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      81
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.4%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartfield
      B Northbrook
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑26%
      327 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑111%
      187 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑140%
      34 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓18%
      24 ↑140%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      11 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓25%
      62 ↓6%
      Drugs
      2
      65 ↓17%
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      62 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑1000%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      23 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hartfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartfield safer than Northbrook?

      Hartfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Northbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 832 crimes. Hartfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hartfield vs Northbrook?

      Hartfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northbrook shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hartfield and Northbrook?

      In Hartfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Northbrook, it is Violent Crime (327 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hartfield and Northbrook?

      Hartfield recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northbrook recorded 187. 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 Northbrook?

      Violent crime in Hartfield totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 327 in Northbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hartfield and Northbrook 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%). Northbrook recorded 770 crimes previously (now 832, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartfield and Northbrook?

      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 Northbrook has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartfield and Northbrook?

      Hartfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Northbrook 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 Northbrook?

      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 Northbrook on a crime map?

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

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