Craven Vale and Queensway vs Sovereign Harbour

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Craven Vale and Queensway Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Craven Vale and Queensway vs Sovereign Harbour Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Craven Vale and Queensway
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.8% trend
      54.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Sovereign Harbour
      Sussex Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Craven Vale and Queensway
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      171
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      144
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.8%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.5%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Craven Vale and Queensway
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓6%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓18%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓31%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      8 ↓27%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑133%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      19 ↑171%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      2
      4
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      53 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Craven Vale and Queensway safer than Sovereign Harbour?

      Craven Vale and Queensway has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 171 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 crimes. Craven Vale and Queensway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Craven Vale and Queensway vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Craven Vale and Queensway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour?

      In Craven Vale and Queensway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 incidents). In Sovereign Harbour, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour?

      Craven Vale and Queensway recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sovereign Harbour recorded 74. 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 Craven Vale and Queensway vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Craven Vale and Queensway totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Sovereign Harbour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Craven Vale and Queensway recorded 144 crimes (now 171, a change of +18.8%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour?

      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. Craven Vale and Queensway has a resolution rate of 54.5% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour?

      Craven Vale and Queensway falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sovereign Harbour 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 Craven Vale and Queensway and Sovereign Harbour?

      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 Craven Vale and Queensway or Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

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

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