Crowborough West vs Polegate South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crowborough West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Polegate South Sussex Police

      Crowborough West vs Polegate South Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Crowborough West
      Sussex Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Polegate South
      Sussex Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowborough West
      B Polegate South
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      167
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowborough West
      B Polegate South
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓3%
      44 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑43%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓62%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      12 ↑100%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓13%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      13 ↓7%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓73%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crowborough West is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowborough West safer than Polegate South?

      Crowborough West has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Crowborough West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowborough West vs Polegate South?

      Crowborough West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate South shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crowborough West and Polegate South?

      In Crowborough West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Polegate South, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crowborough West and Polegate South?

      Crowborough West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate South recorded 14. 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 Crowborough West vs Polegate South?

      Violent crime in Crowborough West totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Polegate South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crowborough West and Polegate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowborough West recorded 186 crimes (now 167, a change of -10.2%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowborough West and Polegate South?

      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. Crowborough West has a resolution rate of 38.9% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowborough West and Polegate South?

      Crowborough West falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate South 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 Crowborough West and Polegate South?

      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 Crowborough West or Polegate South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crowborough West and Polegate South. 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.