Central St Leonards vs Viaduct

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Central St Leonards Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Viaduct Sussex Police

      Central St Leonards vs Viaduct Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Central St Leonards
      Sussex Police
      1,037 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Viaduct
      Sussex Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central St Leonards
      B Viaduct
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,037
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      914
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.5%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central St Leonards
      B Viaduct
      Violent Crime
      374 ↑3%
      285 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      198 ↑45%
      161 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      72 ↑26%
      48 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↓11%
      25 ↓19%
      Burglary
      33 ↑50%
      32 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↓18%
      44 ↓38%
      Drugs
      43 ↑72%
      53 ↓13%
      Public Order
      77 ↑12%
      82 ↓9%
      Robbery
      18 ↑260%
      12 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓13%
      58 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      11 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑300%
      9 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓35%
      14 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑21%
      15 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Viaduct is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central St Leonards safer than Viaduct?

      Central St Leonards has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,037 crimes in the last 12 months. Viaduct has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Viaduct scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central St Leonards vs Viaduct?

      Central St Leonards shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viaduct shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central St Leonards and Viaduct?

      In Central St Leonards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (374 incidents). In Viaduct, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central St Leonards and Viaduct?

      Central St Leonards recorded 198 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viaduct recorded 161. 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 St Leonards vs Viaduct?

      Violent crime in Central St Leonards totalled 374 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Viaduct. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central St Leonards and Viaduct in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central St Leonards recorded 914 crimes (now 1,037, a change of +13.5%). Viaduct recorded 940 crimes previously (now 849, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central St Leonards and Viaduct?

      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 St Leonards has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Viaduct has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central St Leonards and Viaduct?

      Central St Leonards falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Viaduct 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 St Leonards and Viaduct?

      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 St Leonards or Viaduct on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central St Leonards and Viaduct. 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.