Heathfield North and Central vs Horam

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Heathfield North and Central Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Horam Sussex Police

      Heathfield North and Central vs Horam Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Heathfield North and Central
      Sussex Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↓32% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Horam
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Horam
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      221
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      325
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield North and Central
      B Horam
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓23%
      74 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓30%
      25 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓70%
      9 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓68%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓56%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      18 ↑64%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓16%
      5 ↓78%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Horam is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield North and Central safer than Horam?

      Heathfield North and Central has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 221 crimes in the last 12 months. Horam has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. Horam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Heathfield North and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horam shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Heathfield North and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Horam, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield North and Central and Horam?

      Heathfield North and Central recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horam recorded 25. 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 Horam?

      Violent crime in Heathfield North and Central totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Horam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heathfield North and Central and Horam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heathfield North and Central recorded 325 crimes (now 221, a change of -32%). Horam recorded 192 crimes previously (now 171, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield North and Central and Horam?

      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 8.3% and Horam has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield North and Central and Horam?

      Heathfield North and Central falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Horam 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 Horam?

      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 Horam on a crime map?

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

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