Heathfield East vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Heathfield East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Sussex Police

      Heathfield East vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Heathfield East
      Sussex Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Sussex Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield East
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      74
      117
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      60
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.3%
      ↑31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield East
      B Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓7%
      38 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑38%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      9 ↑29%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↓11%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑700%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heathfield East is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield East safer than Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 74 crimes in the last 12 months. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 117 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield East vs Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Heathfield East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield East and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      In Heathfield East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield East and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Heathfield East recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 17. 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Violent crime in Heathfield East totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield East and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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%). Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 89 crimes previously (now 117, +31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield East and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield East and Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      Heathfield East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst?

      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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst on a crime map?

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

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