Uckfield Ridgewood vs Woodingdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Woodingdean Sussex Police

      Uckfield Ridgewood vs Woodingdean Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Woodingdean
      Sussex Police
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Uckfield Ridgewood
      B Woodingdean
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      187
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      127
      454
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑47.2%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Uckfield Ridgewood
      B Woodingdean
      Violent Crime
      51 ↑11%
      193 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑186%
      102 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      40 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      15 ↓6%
      Burglary
      8 ↑60%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓8%
      39 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↓47%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      32 ↓30%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑214%
      30 ↑329%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Uckfield Ridgewood is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Uckfield Ridgewood safer than Woodingdean?

      Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodingdean has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Uckfield Ridgewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Uckfield Ridgewood vs Woodingdean?

      Uckfield Ridgewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodingdean shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Uckfield Ridgewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Woodingdean, it is Violent Crime (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodingdean recorded 102. 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 Woodingdean?

      Violent crime in Uckfield Ridgewood totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 193 in Woodingdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Uckfield Ridgewood and Woodingdean 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%). Woodingdean recorded 454 crimes previously (now 497, +9.5%).

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

      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 Woodingdean has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Uckfield Ridgewood and Woodingdean?

      Uckfield Ridgewood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Woodingdean 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 Woodingdean?

      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 Woodingdean on a crime map?

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

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