Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Forest Row

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Clifton, Montpelier, Powis Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Forest Row Sussex Police

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Forest Row Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      Sussex Police
      1,166 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      51.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Forest Row
      Sussex Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↑63% trend
      59.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      B Forest Row
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,166
      551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,324
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↑63%
      Resolution Rate ?
      51.1%
      59.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton, Montpelier, Powis
      B Forest Row
      Violent Crime
      232 ↓5%
      111 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↓31%
      71 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓25%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓53%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      22 ↓19%
      24 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑55%
      32 ↑39%
      Drugs
      39 ↓13%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      88 ↓15%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      372 ↓4%
      227 ↑152%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓35%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forest Row is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton, Montpelier, Powis safer than Forest Row?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,166 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Row has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 551 crimes. Forest Row scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Forest Row?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Row shows +63% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row?

      In Clifton, Montpelier, Powis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (372 incidents). In Forest Row, it is Shoplifting (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Row recorded 71. 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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis vs Forest Row?

      Violent crime in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis totalled 232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Forest Row. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton, Montpelier, Powis recorded 1,324 crimes (now 1,166, a change of -11.9%). Forest Row recorded 338 crimes previously (now 551, +63%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row?

      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. Clifton, Montpelier, Powis has a resolution rate of 51.1% and Forest Row has 59.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row?

      Clifton, Montpelier, Powis falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Forest Row 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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row?

      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 Clifton, Montpelier, Powis or Forest Row on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton, Montpelier, Powis and Forest Row. 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.