Brede Valley vs Piddinghoe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Brede Valley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Piddinghoe Sussex Police

      Brede Valley vs Piddinghoe Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Brede Valley
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Piddinghoe
      Sussex Police
      113 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brede Valley
      B Piddinghoe
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      206
      113
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brede Valley
      B Piddinghoe
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓29%
      44 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑47%
      13 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      7 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓36%
      13 ↑63%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      13 ↓24%
      3 ↓73%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      17 ↓62%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Piddinghoe is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 72/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brede Valley safer than Piddinghoe?

      Brede Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Piddinghoe has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 113 crimes. Piddinghoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brede Valley vs Piddinghoe?

      Brede Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Piddinghoe shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brede Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Piddinghoe, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brede Valley recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Piddinghoe recorded 13. 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 Piddinghoe?

      Violent crime in Brede Valley totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Piddinghoe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brede Valley and Piddinghoe 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%). Piddinghoe recorded 146 crimes previously (now 113, -22.6%).

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

      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 Piddinghoe has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brede Valley and Piddinghoe?

      Brede Valley falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Piddinghoe 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 Piddinghoe?

      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 Piddinghoe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brede Valley and Piddinghoe. 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.