Heathfield East vs Polegate
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heathfield East vs Polegate 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 Polegate?
Heathfield East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 74 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. Heathfield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heathfield East vs Polegate?
Heathfield East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Heathfield East and Polegate?
In Heathfield East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield East and Polegate?
Heathfield East recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 Polegate?
Violent crime in Heathfield East totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield East and Polegate 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%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield East and Polegate?
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 Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heathfield East and Polegate?
Heathfield East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 Polegate?
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 Polegate on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heathfield East and Polegate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.