Denton vs Northbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Denton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Northbrook Sussex Police

      Denton vs Northbrook Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Denton
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northbrook
      Sussex Police
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Northbrook
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      481
      832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Northbrook
      Violent Crime
      137 ↓6%
      327 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑30%
      187 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      34 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      24 ↑140%
      Burglary
      13 ↑117%
      11 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓21%
      62 ↓6%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      65 ↓17%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      62 ↓22%
      Robbery
      6
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑71%
      13 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↑1000%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      23 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Denton is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Northbrook?

      Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. Northbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 832 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Northbrook?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northbrook shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Northbrook, it is Violent Crime (327 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northbrook recorded 187. 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 Northbrook?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 327 in Northbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Northbrook 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%). Northbrook recorded 770 crimes previously (now 832, +8.1%).

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

      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 Northbrook has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Northbrook?

      Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Northbrook 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 Northbrook?

      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 Northbrook on a crime map?

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