Rye vs Uckfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Uckfield Central Sussex Police

      Rye vs Uckfield Central Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Uckfield Central
      Sussex Police
      339 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rye
      B Uckfield Central
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      473
      339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↑27%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Uckfield Central
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      109 ↑73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      94 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      20 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      8 ↓27%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      27 ↑50%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      41 ↑32%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      19 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Uckfield Central?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 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 Rye vs Uckfield Central?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rye and Uckfield Central?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Rye and Uckfield Central?

      Rye recorded 83 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 Rye vs Uckfield Central?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 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 Rye and Uckfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye recorded 547 crimes (now 473, a change of -13.5%). Uckfield Central recorded 267 crimes previously (now 339, +27%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye 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. Rye has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Uckfield Central has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Uckfield Central?

      Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye or Uckfield Central on a crime map?

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

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