Hassocks vs Heathfield North and Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Hassocks Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police

      Hassocks vs Heathfield North and Central Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Hassocks
      Sussex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hassocks
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      441
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      443
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hassocks
      B Heathfield North and Central
      Violent Crime
      118 ↑0%
      133 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↑102%
      61 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓51%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓18%
      6 ↓71%
      Burglary
      26 ↑8%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓43%
      30 ↓17%
      Drugs
      8 ↓20%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      41 ↑95%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      63 ↓25%
      27 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓58%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heathfield North and Central is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hassocks safer than Heathfield North and Central?

      Hassocks has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 441 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Heathfield North and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hassocks vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Hassocks shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield North and Central shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central?

      In Hassocks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (118 incidents). In Heathfield North and Central, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central?

      Hassocks recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield North and Central recorded 61. 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 Hassocks vs Heathfield North and Central?

      Violent crime in Hassocks totalled 118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Heathfield North and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hassocks recorded 443 crimes (now 441, a change of -0.5%). Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes previously (now 332, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central?

      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. Hassocks has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Heathfield North and Central has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central?

      Hassocks falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Heathfield North and Central 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 Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central?

      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 Hassocks or Heathfield North and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hassocks and Heathfield North and Central. 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.