Coldean vs West Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Coldean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      West Green Sussex Police

      Coldean vs West Green Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Coldean
      Sussex Police
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Sussex Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coldean
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      402
      1,051
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coldean
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      127 ↑14%
      366 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑47%
      150 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      79 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      35 ↓15%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      31 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑68%
      44 ↓27%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      36 ↑16%
      Public Order
      22 ↑16%
      90 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1
      14 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      153 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      18 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      11 ↓39%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      18 ↑64%
      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 West Green?

      Coldean has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 402 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,051 crimes. Coldean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coldean vs West Green?

      Coldean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coldean and West Green?

      In Coldean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coldean and West Green?

      Coldean recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 150. 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 West Green?

      Violent crime in Coldean totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coldean and West Green 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%). West Green recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,051, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coldean and West Green?

      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 West Green has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coldean and West Green?

      Coldean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. West Green 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 West Green?

      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 West Green on a crime map?

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

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