Heene vs Newhaven Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heene Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Newhaven Valley Sussex Police

      Heene vs Newhaven Valley Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heene
      Sussex Police
      1,053 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Newhaven Valley
      Sussex Police
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heene
      B Newhaven Valley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,053
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      947
      415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↑11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heene
      B Newhaven Valley
      Violent Crime
      252 ↓1%
      158 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      164 ↑14%
      97 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑12%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓15%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      21 ↓5%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑10%
      41 ↑21%
      Drugs
      25 ↑39%
      23 ↑360%
      Public Order
      86 ↑37%
      47 ↑31%
      Robbery
      13 ↑63%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↑22%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑67%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓33%
      13 ↑550%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑7%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newhaven Valley is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heene safer than Newhaven Valley?

      Heene has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,053 crimes in the last 12 months. Newhaven Valley has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Newhaven Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heene vs Newhaven Valley?

      Heene shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newhaven Valley shows +11.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heene and Newhaven Valley?

      In Heene, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (287 incidents). In Newhaven Valley, it is Violent Crime (158 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heene and Newhaven Valley?

      Heene recorded 164 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newhaven Valley recorded 97. 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 Heene vs Newhaven Valley?

      Violent crime in Heene totalled 252 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 158 in Newhaven Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heene and Newhaven Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heene recorded 947 crimes (now 1,053, a change of +11.2%). Newhaven Valley recorded 415 crimes previously (now 461, +11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heene and Newhaven Valley?

      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. Heene has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Newhaven Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heene and Newhaven Valley?

      Heene falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Newhaven Valley 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 Heene and Newhaven Valley?

      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 Heene or Newhaven Valley on a crime map?

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

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