Central Hove vs Donnington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Central Hove Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Donnington Sussex Police

      Central Hove vs Donnington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Central Hove
      Sussex Police
      1,233 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      49.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Hove
      B Donnington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,233
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,236
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      49.2%
      70%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Hove
      B Donnington
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓10%
      53 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↑29%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑27%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓29%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      32 ↓11%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑4%
      25 ↑213%
      Drugs
      41 ↑64%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      85 ↓37%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      21 ↑163%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      304 ↓5%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓25%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑70%
      3
      Other Crime
      36 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Hove safer than Donnington?

      Central Hove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,233 crimes in the last 12 months. Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Hove vs Donnington?

      Central Hove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Donnington shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Hove and Donnington?

      In Central Hove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (304 incidents). In Donnington, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Hove and Donnington?

      Central Hove recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Donnington recorded 27. 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 Central Hove vs Donnington?

      Violent crime in Central Hove totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Donnington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Hove and Donnington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Hove recorded 1,236 crimes (now 1,233, a change of -0.2%). Donnington recorded 140 crimes previously (now 155, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Hove and Donnington?

      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. Central Hove has a resolution rate of 49.2% and Donnington has 70%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Hove and Donnington?

      Central Hove falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Donnington 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 Central Hove and Donnington?

      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 Central Hove or Donnington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Hove and Donnington. 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.