Brede Valley vs St Nicholas

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Brede Valley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      St Nicholas Sussex Police

      Brede Valley vs St Nicholas Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Brede Valley
      Sussex Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      St Nicholas
      Sussex Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brede Valley
      B St Nicholas
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      206
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      131
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↑11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brede Valley
      B St Nicholas
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓29%
      48 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑47%
      46 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓36%
      16 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      13 ↓24%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      6 ↑50%
      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 St Nicholas?

      Brede Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. St Nicholas has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. St Nicholas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brede Valley vs St Nicholas?

      Brede Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Nicholas shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brede Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In St Nicholas, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brede Valley recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Nicholas recorded 46. 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 St Nicholas?

      Violent crime in Brede Valley totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in St Nicholas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brede Valley and St Nicholas 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%). St Nicholas recorded 131 crimes previously (now 146, +11.5%).

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

      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 St Nicholas has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brede Valley and St Nicholas?

      Brede Valley falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas?

      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 St Nicholas on a crime map?

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