Coldean vs St Stephens

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Coldean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      St Stephens Sussex Police

      Coldean vs St Stephens Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Coldean
      Sussex Police
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      St Stephens
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coldean
      B St Stephens
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      402
      336
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coldean
      B St Stephens
      Violent Crime
      127 ↑14%
      152 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑47%
      73 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      11 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      5 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑68%
      40 ↓15%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↑16%
      21 ↓36%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Stephens is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coldean safer than St Stephens?

      Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 402 crimes in the last 12 months. St Stephens has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 336 crimes. St Stephens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coldean vs St Stephens?

      Coldean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Stephens shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coldean and St Stephens?

      In Coldean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In St Stephens, it is Violent Crime (152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coldean and St Stephens?

      Coldean recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Stephens recorded 73. 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 St Stephens?

      Violent crime in Coldean totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 152 in St Stephens. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coldean and St Stephens 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%). St Stephens recorded 368 crimes previously (now 336, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coldean and St Stephens?

      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 St Stephens has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coldean and St Stephens?

      Coldean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Stephens 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 St Stephens?

      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 St Stephens on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coldean and St Stephens. 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.