Bevendean vs Brede Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bevendean vs Brede Valley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bevendean safer than Brede Valley?
Bevendean has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 257 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 Bevendean vs Brede Valley?
Bevendean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bevendean and Brede Valley?
In Bevendean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 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 Bevendean and Brede Valley?
Bevendean recorded 46 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 Bevendean vs Brede Valley?
Violent crime in Bevendean totalled 106 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 Bevendean and Brede Valley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bevendean recorded 223 crimes (now 257, a change of +15.3%). Brede Valley recorded 236 crimes previously (now 206, -12.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevendean 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. Bevendean has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Brede Valley has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bevendean and Brede Valley?
Bevendean 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 Bevendean 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 Bevendean or Brede Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bevendean and Brede Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.