Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst vs Meads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst vs Meads Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Sussex Police
      292 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      47.1% 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      292
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.2%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      110 ↑13%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑39%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑23%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓16%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      22 ↑144%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑13%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      26 ↑18%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst safer than Meads?

      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 292 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst vs Meads?

      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst and Meads?

      In Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst and Meads?

      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 50 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst totalled 110 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 265 crimes (now 292, a change of +10.2%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has a resolution rate of 47.1% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst and Meads?

      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst or Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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.