Heathfield East vs Meads
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heathfield East vs Meads Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heathfield East safer than Meads?
Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 74 crimes in the last 12 months. Meads has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heathfield East vs Meads?
Heathfield East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meads shows +0.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Heathfield East and Meads?
In Heathfield East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Meads, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield East and Meads?
Heathfield East recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meads recorded 71. 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 Meads?
Violent crime in Heathfield East totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield East and Meads 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%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield East and Meads?
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 Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heathfield East and Meads?
Heathfield East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Meads 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 Meads?
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 Meads on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heathfield East and Meads. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.