Salvington vs Uckfield Ridgewood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Salvington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police

      Salvington vs Uckfield Ridgewood Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Salvington
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salvington
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      550
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      508
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salvington
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Violent Crime
      262 ↑12%
      51 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑25%
      40 ↑186%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑30%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑8%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      34 ↓38%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      44 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uckfield Ridgewood is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salvington safer than Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Salvington has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 550 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Uckfield Ridgewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salvington vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Salvington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Ridgewood shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      In Salvington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Uckfield Ridgewood, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Salvington recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40. 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 Salvington vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Violent crime in Salvington totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Uckfield Ridgewood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salvington recorded 508 crimes (now 550, a change of +8.3%). Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes previously (now 187, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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. Salvington has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Uckfield Ridgewood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Salvington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      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 Salvington or Uckfield Ridgewood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Salvington and Uckfield Ridgewood. 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.