Heathfield North and Central vs Meads

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
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Heathfield North and Central vs Meads 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
      70/100
      Safe
      Meads
      Sussex Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      332
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑36%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↑17%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓27%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓71%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓17%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      24 ↑4%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑13%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 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 Meads?

      Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 332 crimes in the last 12 months. Meads has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield North and Central vs Meads?

      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. Meads shows +0.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield North and Central and Meads?

      In Heathfield North and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 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 North and Central and Meads?

      Heathfield North and Central recorded 61 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 North and Central vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Heathfield North and Central totalled 133 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 North and Central and Meads 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%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield North and Central 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 North and Central has a resolution rate of 28% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield North and Central and Meads?

      Heathfield North and Central 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 North and Central 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 North and Central or Meads on a crime map?

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

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