Pound Hill vs Uckfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Pound Hill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Uckfield Central Sussex Police

      Pound Hill vs Uckfield Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pound Hill
      Sussex Police
      1,134 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Uckfield Central
      Sussex Police
      339 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pound Hill
      B Uckfield Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,134
      339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,102
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑27%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pound Hill
      B Uckfield Central
      Violent Crime
      391 ↓6%
      109 ↑73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      238 ↑52%
      94 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑17%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓49%
      8 ↓27%
      Burglary
      34 ↓28%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓20%
      27 ↑50%
      Drugs
      48 ↑30%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      85 ↑9%
      41 ↑32%
      Robbery
      15 ↑114%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓14%
      19 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑56%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uckfield Central is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pound Hill safer than Uckfield Central?

      Pound Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,134 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Central has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 339 crimes. Uckfield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pound Hill vs Uckfield Central?

      Pound Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Central shows +27% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pound Hill and Uckfield Central?

      In Pound Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (391 incidents). In Uckfield Central, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pound Hill and Uckfield Central?

      Pound Hill recorded 238 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Central recorded 94. 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 Pound Hill vs Uckfield Central?

      Violent crime in Pound Hill totalled 391 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Uckfield Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pound Hill and Uckfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pound Hill recorded 1,102 crimes (now 1,134, a change of +2.9%). Uckfield Central recorded 267 crimes previously (now 339, +27%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pound Hill and Uckfield 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. Pound Hill has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Uckfield Central has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pound Hill and Uckfield Central?

      Pound Hill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield 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 Pound Hill and Uckfield 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 Pound Hill or Uckfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pound Hill and Uckfield Central. 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.