Denton vs North Portslade
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denton vs North Portslade Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denton safer than North Portslade?
Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 759 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denton vs North Portslade?
Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Portslade shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Denton and North Portslade?
In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In North Portslade, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and North Portslade?
Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Portslade recorded 156. 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 North Portslade?
Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in North Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Denton and North Portslade 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%). North Portslade recorded 638 crimes previously (now 759, +19%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and North Portslade?
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 North Portslade has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denton and North Portslade?
Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North Portslade 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 North Portslade?
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 North Portslade on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and North Portslade. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.