Bewbush vs Coldean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bewbush Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Coldean Sussex Police

      Bewbush vs Coldean Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bewbush
      Sussex Police
      1,097 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Coldean
      Sussex Police
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewbush
      B Coldean
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,097
      402
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      980
      320
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑25.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      19.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewbush
      B Coldean
      Violent Crime
      316 ↓5%
      127 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑87%
      134 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑23%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓48%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      17 ↓15%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑7%
      32 ↑68%
      Drugs
      39 ↑105%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      87 ↓26%
      22 ↑16%
      Robbery
      11 ↓15%
      1
      Shoplifting
      241 ↑26%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑31%
      10 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coldean is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewbush safer than Coldean?

      Bewbush has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,097 crimes in the last 12 months. Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 402 crimes. Coldean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewbush vs Coldean?

      Bewbush shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Coldean shows +25.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewbush and Coldean?

      In Bewbush, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Coldean, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewbush and Coldean?

      Bewbush recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coldean recorded 134. 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 Bewbush vs Coldean?

      Violent crime in Bewbush totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 127 in Coldean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewbush and Coldean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewbush recorded 980 crimes (now 1,097, a change of +11.9%). Coldean recorded 320 crimes previously (now 402, +25.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewbush and Coldean?

      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. Bewbush has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Coldean has 19.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewbush and Coldean?

      Bewbush falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Coldean 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 Bewbush and Coldean?

      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 Bewbush or Coldean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bewbush and Coldean. 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.