Denton vs Meads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Denton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Denton vs Meads Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Denton
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Meads
      Sussex Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      481
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      137 ↓6%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑30%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      13 ↑117%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓21%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      6
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑71%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meads is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Meads?

      Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. Meads has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Meads?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meads shows +0.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Meads?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Meads, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Meads?

      Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meads recorded 71. 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 Denton vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 440 crimes (now 481, a change of +9.3%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Meads?

      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. Denton has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Meads?

      Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Meads 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 Denton and Meads?

      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 Denton or Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Meads. 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.