Brede Valley vs Broadwater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Brede Valley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Broadwater Sussex Police

      Brede Valley vs Broadwater Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Brede Valley
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brede Valley
      B Broadwater
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      206
      545
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      36.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brede Valley
      B Broadwater
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓29%
      204 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑47%
      66 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      36 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      23 ↓44%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓36%
      35 ↓47%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      20 ↑122%
      Public Order
      13 ↓24%
      53 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      1
      66 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      14 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brede Valley safer than Broadwater?

      Brede Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 545 crimes. Brede Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brede Valley vs Broadwater?

      Brede Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Broadwater shows -21.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brede Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Broadwater, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brede Valley recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broadwater recorded 66. 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 Brede Valley vs Broadwater?

      Violent crime in Brede Valley totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in Broadwater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brede Valley recorded 236 crimes (now 206, a change of -12.7%). Broadwater recorded 696 crimes previously (now 545, -21.7%).

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

      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. Brede Valley has a resolution rate of 36% and Broadwater has 36.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brede Valley and Broadwater?

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

      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 Brede Valley or Broadwater on a crime map?

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

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