Denton vs River
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denton vs River Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denton safer than River?
Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. River has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,541 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denton vs River?
Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. River shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Denton and River?
In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In River, it is Violent Crime (488 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and River?
Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while River recorded 245. 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 River?
Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 488 in River. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Denton and River 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%). River recorded 1,651 crimes previously (now 1,541, -6.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and River?
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 River has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denton and River?
Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. River 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 River?
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 River on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and River. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.