Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Southgate Sussex Police

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald vs Southgate Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Sussex Police
      3,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑331.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      196
      3,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      428
      874
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.2%
      ↑331.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓54%
      1,340 ↑255%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓22%
      781 ↑535%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓56%
      231 ↑305%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓55%
      121 ↑218%
      Burglary
      9 ↓59%
      64 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓67%
      216 ↑324%
      Drugs
      2 ↓75%
      138 ↑318%
      Public Order
      16 ↓53%
      383 ↑391%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      43 ↑514%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓95%
      296 ↑1245%
      Theft from Person
      0
      26 ↑767%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      18 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      51 ↑113%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓88%
      65 ↑242%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 3/100 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 Southgate?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 196 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,773 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 Southgate?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows +331.7% (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 Southgate?

      In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Southgate, it is Violent Crime (1,340 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 Southgate?

      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 781. 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 Southgate?

      Violent crime in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,340 in Southgate. 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 Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 428 crimes (now 196, a change of -54.2%). Southgate recorded 874 crimes previously (now 3,773, +331.7%).

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

      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 50% and Southgate has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Southgate on a crime map?

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

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