Uckfield Ridgewood vs Wadhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wadhurst Sussex Police

      Uckfield Ridgewood vs Wadhurst Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wadhurst
      Sussex Police
      220 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Uckfield Ridgewood
      B Wadhurst
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      187
      220
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      127
      243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑47.2%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Uckfield Ridgewood
      B Wadhurst
      Violent Crime
      51 ↑11%
      81 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑186%
      57 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      15 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      8 ↑60%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓8%
      15 ↓53%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑214%
      8 ↑60%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Uckfield Ridgewood safer than Wadhurst?

      Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadhurst has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 220 crimes. Wadhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Uckfield Ridgewood vs Wadhurst?

      Uckfield Ridgewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.2% — 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 Uckfield Ridgewood and Wadhurst?

      In Uckfield Ridgewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 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 Uckfield Ridgewood and Wadhurst?

      Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40 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 Uckfield Ridgewood vs Wadhurst?

      Violent crime in Uckfield Ridgewood totalled 51 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 Uckfield Ridgewood and Wadhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes (now 187, a change of +47.2%). Wadhurst recorded 243 crimes previously (now 220, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Uckfield Ridgewood 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. Uckfield Ridgewood has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Wadhurst has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Uckfield Ridgewood and Wadhurst?

      Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Uckfield Ridgewood 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 Uckfield Ridgewood or Wadhurst on a crime map?

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