Bosham vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Bosham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Sussex Police

      Bosham vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Bosham
      Sussex Police
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Sussex Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↑22% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bosham
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      151
      305
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      250
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↑22%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bosham
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Violent Crime
      57 ↑39%
      148 ↑68%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑5%
      45 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑0%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓74%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↓50%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      17 ↓37%
      Robbery
      2
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓27%
      7 ↑250%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓57%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bosham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bosham safer than Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Bosham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 151 crimes in the last 12 months. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 305 crimes. Bosham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bosham vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Bosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean shows +22% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      In Bosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (57 incidents). In Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Bosham recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 45. 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 Bosham vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Violent crime in Bosham totalled 57 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bosham recorded 174 crimes (now 151, a change of -13.2%). Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 250 crimes previously (now 305, +22%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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. Bosham has a resolution rate of 47.1% and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Bosham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Bosham and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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 Bosham or Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean on a crime map?

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

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