Durrington vs Meads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Durrington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Meads Sussex Police

      Durrington vs Meads Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Durrington
      Sussex Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      50% 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 Durrington
      B Meads
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      381
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↑0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durrington
      B Meads
      Violent Crime
      144 ↑22%
      53 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑53%
      71 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓67%
      20 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓29%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      19 ↓10%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓48%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durrington safer than Meads?

      Durrington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 381 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 Durrington vs Meads?

      Durrington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Durrington and Meads?

      In Durrington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 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 Durrington and Meads?

      Durrington recorded 46 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 Durrington vs Meads?

      Violent crime in Durrington totalled 144 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 Durrington and Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durrington recorded 430 crimes (now 381, a change of -11.4%). Meads recorded 234 crimes previously (now 235, +0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durrington 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. Durrington has a resolution rate of 50% and Meads has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durrington and Meads?

      Durrington 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 Durrington 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 Durrington or Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durrington 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.