Coldean vs Dunstall and Victoria

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Coldean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Dunstall and Victoria Sussex Police

      Coldean vs Dunstall and Victoria Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Coldean
      Sussex Police
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Dunstall and Victoria
      Sussex Police
      570 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coldean
      B Dunstall and Victoria
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      402
      570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      631
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coldean
      B Dunstall and Victoria
      Violent Crime
      127 ↑14%
      210 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑47%
      119 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      48 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      26 ↓10%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      18 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑68%
      56 ↓3%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      9 ↓18%
      Public Order
      22 ↑16%
      33 ↓35%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      18 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↓64%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      17 ↓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 Dunstall and Victoria?

      Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 402 crimes in the last 12 months. Dunstall and Victoria has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 570 crimes. Coldean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coldean vs Dunstall and Victoria?

      Coldean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dunstall and Victoria shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria?

      In Coldean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In Dunstall and Victoria, it is Violent Crime (210 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria?

      Coldean recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dunstall and Victoria recorded 119. 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 Dunstall and Victoria?

      Violent crime in Coldean totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 210 in Dunstall and Victoria. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria 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%). Dunstall and Victoria recorded 631 crimes previously (now 570, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria?

      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 Dunstall and Victoria has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria?

      Coldean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Dunstall and Victoria 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 Dunstall and Victoria?

      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 Dunstall and Victoria on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coldean and Dunstall and Victoria. 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.