East Brighton vs Kings Park and Kingsmere

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Brighton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Kings Park and Kingsmere Sussex Police

      East Brighton vs Kings Park and Kingsmere Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Brighton
      Sussex Police
      1,250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Sussex Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Brighton
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,250
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,322
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Brighton
      B Kings Park and Kingsmere
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑4%
      26 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↑26%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓13%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      4
      Burglary
      31 ↓28%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓5%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      40 ↑11%
      3
      Public Order
      127 ↑32%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓70%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓30%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓28%
      4
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Brighton safer than Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      East Brighton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,250 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Park and Kingsmere has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 61 crimes. Kings Park and Kingsmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Brighton vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      East Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Park and Kingsmere shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      In East Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Kings Park and Kingsmere, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      East Brighton recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 15. 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 East Brighton vs Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      Violent crime in East Brighton totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Kings Park and Kingsmere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Brighton recorded 1,322 crimes (now 1,250, a change of -5.5%). Kings Park and Kingsmere recorded 56 crimes previously (now 61, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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. East Brighton has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Kings Park and Kingsmere has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      East Brighton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kings Park and Kingsmere 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 East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere?

      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 East Brighton or Kings Park and Kingsmere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Brighton and Kings Park and Kingsmere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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