Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Offington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Offington Sussex Police

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Offington Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Offington
      Sussex Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      B Offington
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      383
      468
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      B Offington
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓8%
      111 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑64%
      59 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓30%
      25 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓33%
      23 ↑21%
      Burglary
      15 ↓46%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓40%
      17 ↓47%
      Drugs
      3 ↓67%
      14 ↑0%
      Public Order
      31 ↑3%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓29%
      139 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      14 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald safer than Offington?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 383 crimes in the last 12 months. Offington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 468 crimes. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Offington?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Offington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington?

      In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Offington, it is Shoplifting (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Offington recorded 59. 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 Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Offington?

      Violent crime in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Offington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 434 crimes (now 383, a change of -11.8%). Offington recorded 449 crimes previously (now 468, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington?

      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. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a resolution rate of 40.7% and Offington has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Offington 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 Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington?

      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 Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald or Offington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald and Offington. 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.