Coldean vs Hillside
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Coldean vs Hillside Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coldean safer than Hillside?
Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 402 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillside has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 308 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Coldean vs Hillside?
Coldean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hillside shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Coldean and Hillside?
In Coldean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In Hillside, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coldean and Hillside?
Coldean recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillside recorded 41. 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 Hillside?
Violent crime in Coldean totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Hillside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Coldean and Hillside 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%). Hillside recorded 350 crimes previously (now 308, -12%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coldean and Hillside?
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 Hillside has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Coldean and Hillside?
Coldean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hillside 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 Hillside?
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 Hillside on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coldean and Hillside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.