East Dean vs Ferring

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    East Dean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Ferring Sussex Police

      East Dean vs Ferring Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Ferring
      Sussex Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      56.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dean
      B Ferring
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      72
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      83
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.3%
      ↑42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dean
      B Ferring
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓35%
      69 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓4%
      39 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      15 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      17 ↑113%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      12 ↑140%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑67%
      32 ↑60%
      Drugs
      0
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      21 ↓9%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Shoplifting
      0
      41 ↑215%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dean safer than Ferring?

      East Dean has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Ferring has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 272 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Ferring?

      East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ferring shows +42.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dean and Ferring?

      In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (22 incidents). In Ferring, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dean and Ferring?

      East Dean recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ferring recorded 39. 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 Dean vs Ferring?

      Violent crime in East Dean totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Ferring. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dean and Ferring in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 83 crimes (now 72, a change of -13.3%). Ferring recorded 191 crimes previously (now 272, +42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean and Ferring?

      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 Dean has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Ferring has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dean and Ferring?

      East Dean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ferring 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 Dean and Ferring?

      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 Dean or Ferring on a crime map?

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

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