Heathfield East vs Kewhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Heathfield East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Kewhurst Sussex Police

      Heathfield East vs Kewhurst Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Heathfield East
      Sussex Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Kewhurst
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield East
      B Kewhurst
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      74
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      60
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.3%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield East
      B Kewhurst
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓7%
      76 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑38%
      35 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      12 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↓64%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      16 ↑23%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      14 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑700%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heathfield East is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 71/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield East safer than Kewhurst?

      Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 74 crimes in the last 12 months. Kewhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield East vs Kewhurst?

      Heathfield East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kewhurst shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield East and Kewhurst?

      In Heathfield East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Kewhurst, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield East and Kewhurst?

      Heathfield East recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kewhurst recorded 35. 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 Heathfield East vs Kewhurst?

      Violent crime in Heathfield East totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Kewhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield East and Kewhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heathfield East recorded 60 crimes (now 74, a change of +23.3%). Kewhurst recorded 178 crimes previously (now 171, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield East and Kewhurst?

      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. Heathfield East has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Kewhurst has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield East and Kewhurst?

      Heathfield East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kewhurst 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 Heathfield East and Kewhurst?

      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 Heathfield East or Kewhurst on a crime map?

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

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