Arundel vs Newhaven Meeching

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Newhaven Meeching Sussex Police

      Arundel vs Newhaven Meeching Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Newhaven Meeching
      Sussex Police
      600 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      38% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Newhaven Meeching
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      423
      600
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      424
      749
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓19.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      38%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Newhaven Meeching
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑9%
      231 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑21%
      119 ↑61%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓24%
      28 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓48%
      16 ↓30%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      11 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      44 ↓40%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      21 ↑200%
      Public Order
      32 ↑78%
      59 ↑18%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓7%
      32 ↓86%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      22 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than Newhaven Meeching?

      Arundel has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. Newhaven Meeching has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 600 crimes. Arundel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Newhaven Meeching?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newhaven Meeching shows -19.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and Newhaven Meeching?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Newhaven Meeching, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and Newhaven Meeching?

      Arundel recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newhaven Meeching recorded 119. 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 Arundel vs Newhaven Meeching?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Newhaven Meeching. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Newhaven Meeching in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 424 crimes (now 423, a change of -0.2%). Newhaven Meeching recorded 749 crimes previously (now 600, -19.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and Newhaven Meeching?

      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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Newhaven Meeching has 38%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Newhaven Meeching?

      Arundel falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Newhaven Meeching 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 Arundel and Newhaven Meeching?

      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 Arundel or Newhaven Meeching on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and Newhaven Meeching. 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.