Collington vs North Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Collington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      North Portslade Sussex Police

      Collington vs North Portslade Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Collington
      Sussex Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      North Portslade
      Sussex Police
      759 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      40.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Collington
      B North Portslade
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      135
      759
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      122
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      40.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Collington
      B North Portslade
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑41%
      240 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑16%
      156 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑0%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑0%
      42 ↑8%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      14 ↓18%
      Public Order
      8 ↓33%
      49 ↑7%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      172 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      24 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Collington is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Collington safer than North Portslade?

      Collington has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 759 crimes. Collington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Collington vs North Portslade?

      Collington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Portslade shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Collington and North Portslade?

      In Collington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In North Portslade, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Collington and North Portslade?

      Collington recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Portslade recorded 156. 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 Collington vs North Portslade?

      Violent crime in Collington totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in North Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Collington and North Portslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Collington recorded 122 crimes (now 135, a change of +10.7%). North Portslade recorded 638 crimes previously (now 759, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Collington and North Portslade?

      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. Collington has a resolution rate of 30.8% and North Portslade has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Collington and North Portslade?

      Collington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North Portslade 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 Collington and North Portslade?

      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 Collington or North Portslade on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Collington and North Portslade. 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.