Chichester East vs East Dean

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

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

      Chichester East vs East Dean Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chichester East
      Sussex Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      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 Chichester East
      B East Dean
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,488
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,411
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓13.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester East
      B East Dean
      Violent Crime
      415 ↓5%
      15 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      222 ↑13%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓1%
      3 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓28%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑15%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      35 ↑35%
      0
      Public Order
      137 ↑27%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      23 ↑283%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      375 ↑4%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓21%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑5%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester East safer than East Dean?

      Chichester East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,488 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 Chichester East vs East Dean?

      Chichester East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Chichester East and East Dean?

      In Chichester East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (415 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 Chichester East and East Dean?

      Chichester East recorded 222 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 Chichester East vs East Dean?

      Violent crime in Chichester East totalled 415 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 Chichester East and East Dean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester East recorded 1,411 crimes (now 1,488, a change of +5.5%). East Dean recorded 83 crimes previously (now 72, -13.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester East 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. Chichester East has a resolution rate of 42.3% and East Dean has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester East and East Dean?

      Chichester East 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 Chichester East 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 Chichester East or East Dean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester East 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.