Hassocks vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Hassocks Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Hassocks vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Hassocks
      Sussex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      25.8% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hassocks
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      441
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      443
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hassocks
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      118 ↑0%
      132 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↑102%
      92 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓51%
      35 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓18%
      18 ↓33%
      Burglary
      26 ↑8%
      15 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓43%
      29 ↓40%
      Drugs
      8 ↓20%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      41 ↑95%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↓25%
      15 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓58%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hassocks safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Hassocks has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 441 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 383 crimes. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hassocks shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hassocks and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      In Hassocks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (118 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 Hassocks and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Hassocks recorded 107 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 Hassocks vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Hassocks totalled 118 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 Hassocks and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald 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%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 434 crimes previously (now 383, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hassocks 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. Hassocks has a resolution rate of 25.8% 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 Hassocks and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hassocks 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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