Coldean vs Denne and Forest

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Coldean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Denne and Forest Sussex Police

      Coldean vs Denne and Forest Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Coldean
      Sussex Police
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Denne and Forest
      Sussex Police
      1,946 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      39.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coldean
      B Denne and Forest
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      402
      1,946
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      1,826
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      39.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coldean
      B Denne and Forest
      Violent Crime
      127 ↑14%
      513 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑47%
      361 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      86 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      33 ↓54%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      32 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑68%
      135 ↑14%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      29 ↓19%
      Public Order
      22 ↑16%
      135 ↓24%
      Robbery
      1
      29 ↑480%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      514 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      24 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      21 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      22 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coldean safer than Denne and Forest?

      Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 402 crimes in the last 12 months. Denne and Forest has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,946 crimes. Coldean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coldean vs Denne and Forest?

      Coldean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Denne and Forest shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coldean and Denne and Forest?

      In Coldean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In Denne and Forest, it is Shoplifting (514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coldean and Denne and Forest?

      Coldean recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denne and Forest recorded 361. 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 Coldean vs Denne and Forest?

      Violent crime in Coldean totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 513 in Denne and Forest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coldean and Denne and Forest in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coldean recorded 320 crimes (now 402, a change of +25.6%). Denne and Forest recorded 1,826 crimes previously (now 1,946, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coldean and Denne and Forest?

      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. Coldean has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Denne and Forest has 39.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coldean and Denne and Forest?

      Coldean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Denne and Forest 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 Coldean and Denne and Forest?

      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 Coldean or Denne and Forest on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coldean and Denne and Forest. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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