Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Worthing Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Herontye and Ashurst Wood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Worthing Central Sussex Police

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Worthing Central Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      Sussex Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.2% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Worthing Central
      Sussex Police
      2,871 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      B Worthing Central
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      352
      2,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      3,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.2%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      B Worthing Central
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑7%
      967 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑159%
      533 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑109%
      128 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑108%
      49 ↑36%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      47 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑4%
      174 ↓14%
      Drugs
      9 ↑200%
      88 ↑2%
      Public Order
      20 ↑18%
      299 ↑4%
      Robbery
      1
      34 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      371 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      22 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      71 ↑31%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      44 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      44 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herontye and Ashurst Wood safer than Worthing Central?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 352 crimes in the last 12 months. Worthing Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,871 crimes. Herontye and Ashurst Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Worthing Central?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Worthing Central shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central?

      In Herontye and Ashurst Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Worthing Central, it is Violent Crime (967 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worthing Central recorded 533. 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 Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Worthing Central?

      Violent crime in Herontye and Ashurst Wood totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 967 in Worthing Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 236 crimes (now 352, a change of +49.2%). Worthing Central recorded 3,082 crimes previously (now 2,871, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central?

      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. Herontye and Ashurst Wood has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Worthing Central has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Worthing Central 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 Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Worthing Central?

      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 Herontye and Ashurst Wood or Worthing Central on a crime map?

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

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