Chichester North vs East Dean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Chichester North Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      East Dean Sussex Police

      Chichester North vs East Dean Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Chichester North
      Sussex Police
      519 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      35.2% 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 North
      B East Dean
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      519
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      479
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↓13.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester North
      B East Dean
      Violent Crime
      183 ↓8%
      15 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      142 ↑51%
      22 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓3%
      3 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓47%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      10 ↓64%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑13%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      19 ↑36%
      0
      Public Order
      47 ↑88%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓11%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester North safer than East Dean?

      Chichester North has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 519 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 North vs East Dean?

      Chichester North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — 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 North and East Dean?

      In Chichester North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (183 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 North and East Dean?

      Chichester North recorded 142 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 North vs East Dean?

      Violent crime in Chichester North totalled 183 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 North and East Dean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester North recorded 479 crimes (now 519, a change of +8.4%). East Dean recorded 83 crimes previously (now 72, -13.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester North 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 North has a resolution rate of 35.2% 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 North and East Dean?

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

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