Broadfield vs East Dean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      East Dean Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs East Dean Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B East Dean
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓13.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B East Dean
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      15 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      3 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      0
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than East Dean?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. East Dean has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 72 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs East Dean?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Dean shows -13.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and East Dean?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In East Dean, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and East Dean?

      Broadfield recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Dean recorded 22. 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 Broadfield vs East Dean?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in East Dean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and East Dean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). East Dean recorded 83 crimes previously (now 72, -13.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and East Dean?

      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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and East Dean has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and East Dean?

      Broadfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. East Dean 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 Broadfield and East Dean?

      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 Broadfield or East Dean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadfield and East Dean. 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.