Adelaide vs Brede Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Adelaide Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Brede Valley Sussex Police

      Adelaide vs Brede Valley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Adelaide
      Sussex Police
      988 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Brede Valley
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      36% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adelaide
      B Brede Valley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      988
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,077
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↓12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adelaide
      B Brede Valley
      Violent Crime
      275 ↑2%
      82 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↓17%
      44 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓17%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓9%
      9 ↑29%
      Burglary
      40 ↓2%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑36%
      18 ↓36%
      Drugs
      44 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      74 ↓27%
      13 ↓24%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑6%
      1
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓72%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓52%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brede Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adelaide safer than Brede Valley?

      Adelaide has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 988 crimes in the last 12 months. Brede Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Brede Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adelaide vs Brede Valley?

      Adelaide shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brede Valley shows -12.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adelaide and Brede Valley?

      In Adelaide, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 incidents). In Brede Valley, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adelaide and Brede Valley?

      Adelaide recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brede Valley recorded 44. 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 Adelaide vs Brede Valley?

      Violent crime in Adelaide totalled 275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Brede Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adelaide and Brede Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adelaide recorded 1,077 crimes (now 988, a change of -8.3%). Brede Valley recorded 236 crimes previously (now 206, -12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adelaide and Brede Valley?

      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. Adelaide has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Brede Valley has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adelaide and Brede Valley?

      Adelaide falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Brede Valley 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 Adelaide and Brede Valley?

      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 Adelaide or Brede Valley on a crime map?

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

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