Donnington vs Franklands

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Donnington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Franklands Sussex Police

      Donnington vs Franklands Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Donnington
      Sussex Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      70% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Franklands
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Donnington
      B Franklands
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      155
      336
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      140
      345
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      70%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Donnington
      B Franklands
      Violent Crime
      53 ↑8%
      172 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      64 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓41%
      13 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      9 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑0%
      8 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑213%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      11 ↓35%
      25 ↓11%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Donnington is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Donnington safer than Franklands?

      Donnington has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Franklands has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 336 crimes. Donnington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Donnington vs Franklands?

      Donnington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Franklands shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Donnington and Franklands?

      In Donnington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Franklands, it is Violent Crime (172 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Donnington and Franklands?

      Donnington recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Franklands recorded 64. 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 Donnington vs Franklands?

      Violent crime in Donnington totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 172 in Franklands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Donnington and Franklands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Donnington recorded 140 crimes (now 155, a change of +10.7%). Franklands recorded 345 crimes previously (now 336, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Donnington and Franklands?

      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. Donnington has a resolution rate of 70% and Franklands has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Donnington and Franklands?

      Donnington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Franklands 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 Donnington and Franklands?

      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 Donnington or Franklands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Donnington and Franklands. 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.