Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Sovereign Harbour

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
      68/100
      Sovereign Harbour Sussex Police

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Sovereign Harbour 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
      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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      127
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      129
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes
      B Sovereign Harbour
      Violent Crime
      48 ↑4%
      68 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      74 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑33%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓69%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      6 ↓40%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓28%
      27 ↑23%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑500%
      Public Order
      7 ↑17%
      16 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Shoplifting
      3
      53 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      5
      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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes safer than Sovereign Harbour?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 127 crimes in the last 12 months. Sovereign Harbour has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 312 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      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. Sovereign Harbour shows -6% (falling). 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      In Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Sovereign Harbour?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes recorded 27 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes vs Sovereign Harbour?

      Violent crime in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes totalled 48 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes and Sovereign Harbour 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%). Sovereign Harbour recorded 332 crimes previously (now 312, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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. Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Sovereign Harbour has 62.5%. 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 Sovereign Harbour?

      Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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 Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes or Sovereign Harbour on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes 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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