Broadfield vs North Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      North Portslade Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs North Portslade Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      North Portslade
      Sussex Police
      759 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      40.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B North Portslade
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      759
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      40.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B North Portslade
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      240 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      156 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      17 ↑55%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      42 ↑8%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      14 ↓18%
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      49 ↑7%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      172 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      24 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Portslade is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than North Portslade?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 759 crimes. North Portslade scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs North Portslade?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Portslade shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and North Portslade?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In North Portslade, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and North Portslade?

      Broadfield recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Portslade recorded 156. 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 North Portslade?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in North Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and North Portslade 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%). North Portslade recorded 638 crimes previously (now 759, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and North Portslade?

      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 North Portslade has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and North Portslade?

      Broadfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North Portslade 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 North Portslade?

      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 North Portslade on a crime map?

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

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