Heathfield North and Central vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst Sussex Police

      Heathfield North and Central vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Sussex Police
      292 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      332
      292
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑36%
      110 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↑17%
      50 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓27%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓71%
      16 ↓16%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      22 ↑144%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓17%
      34 ↑13%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      24 ↑4%
      26 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑13%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      11 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 54/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield North and Central safer than Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 332 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 292 crimes. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield North and Central vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Heathfield North and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst shows +10.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      In Heathfield North and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Heathfield North and Central recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 50. 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 North and Central vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Violent crime in Heathfield North and Central totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heathfield North and Central recorded 300 crimes (now 332, a change of +10.7%). Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 265 crimes previously (now 292, +10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      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 North and Central has a resolution rate of 28% and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Heathfield North and Central falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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 North and Central and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      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 North and Central or Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst on a crime map?

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

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