East Brighton vs Lavant

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Brighton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Lavant Sussex Police

      East Brighton vs Lavant 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
      54/100
      Average
      Lavant
      Sussex Police
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.7% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Brighton
      B Lavant
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,250
      323
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,322
      253
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↑27.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Brighton
      B Lavant
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑4%
      118 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↑26%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓13%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      12 ↓48%
      Burglary
      31 ↓28%
      14 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓5%
      19 ↑27%
      Drugs
      40 ↑11%
      11 ↑120%
      Public Order
      127 ↑32%
      23 ↑35%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓70%
      12 ↑71%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓30%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓28%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lavant is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Brighton safer than Lavant?

      East Brighton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,250 crimes in the last 12 months. Lavant has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 323 crimes. Lavant scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Brighton vs Lavant?

      East Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lavant shows +27.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Brighton and Lavant?

      In East Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Lavant, it is Violent Crime (118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Brighton and Lavant?

      East Brighton recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lavant recorded 72. 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 Lavant?

      Violent crime in East Brighton totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 118 in Lavant. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Brighton and Lavant 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%). Lavant recorded 253 crimes previously (now 323, +27.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Brighton and Lavant?

      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 Lavant has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Brighton and Lavant?

      East Brighton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lavant 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 Lavant?

      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 Lavant on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Brighton and Lavant. 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.