St Helens vs Wadhurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St Helens vs Wadhurst Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Helens safer than Wadhurst?
St Helens has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 199 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadhurst has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 220 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in St Helens vs Wadhurst?
St Helens shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wadhurst shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in St Helens and Wadhurst?
In St Helens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (58 incidents). In Wadhurst, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Helens and Wadhurst?
St Helens recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadhurst recorded 57. 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 St Helens vs Wadhurst?
Violent crime in St Helens totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Wadhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in St Helens and Wadhurst in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Helens recorded 178 crimes (now 199, a change of +11.8%). Wadhurst recorded 243 crimes previously (now 220, -9.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Helens and Wadhurst?
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. St Helens has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Wadhurst has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St Helens and Wadhurst?
St Helens falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Wadhurst 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 St Helens and Wadhurst?
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 St Helens or Wadhurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Helens and Wadhurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.