Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Old Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Old Town Sussex Police

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Old Town Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      Sussex Police
      127 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Old Town
      Sussex Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      127
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      129
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↑29.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      48 ↑4%
      85 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      33 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑33%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓69%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓28%
      11 ↓31%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      7 ↑17%
      27 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes safer than Old Town?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 127 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Old Town?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town?

      In Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 129 crimes (now 127, a change of -1.6%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town?

      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. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town?

      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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes or Old Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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