Hillside vs Meads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Hillside Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Hillside vs Meads Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Hillside
      Sussex Police
      308 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      22.2% 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 Hillside
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      308
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      350
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillside
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      122 ↑1%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓34%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓31%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      14 ↑367%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓43%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      26 ↑0%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑56%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hillside safer than Meads?

      Hillside has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 308 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 Hillside vs Meads?

      Hillside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hillside and Meads?

      In Hillside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 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 Hillside and Meads?

      Hillside recorded 41 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 Hillside vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Hillside totalled 122 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 Hillside and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillside recorded 350 crimes (now 308, a change of -12%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillside 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. Hillside has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillside and Meads?

      Hillside 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 Hillside 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 Hillside or Meads on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.