Durrington vs North Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Durrington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      North Portslade Sussex Police

      Durrington vs North Portslade Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Durrington
      Sussex Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      North Portslade
      Sussex Police
      759 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      40.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durrington
      B North Portslade
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      381
      759
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      40.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durrington
      B North Portslade
      Violent Crime
      144 ↑22%
      240 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑53%
      156 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓67%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      17 ↑55%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓29%
      42 ↑8%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      14 ↓18%
      Public Order
      19 ↓10%
      49 ↑7%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓48%
      172 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      24 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durrington is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durrington safer than North Portslade?

      Durrington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 381 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 759 crimes. Durrington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durrington vs North Portslade?

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

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

      Durrington recorded 46 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 Durrington vs North Portslade?

      Violent crime in Durrington totalled 144 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 Durrington and North Portslade 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%). North Portslade recorded 638 crimes previously (now 759, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durrington 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. Durrington has a resolution rate of 50% and North Portslade has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durrington and North Portslade?

      Durrington 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 Durrington 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 Durrington or North Portslade on a crime map?

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