Elm Grove vs Old Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Elm Grove vs Old Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elm Grove safer than Old Town?
Elm Grove has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Elm Grove vs Old Town?
Elm Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Elm Grove and Old Town?
In Elm Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Elm Grove and Old Town?
Elm Grove recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Elm Grove vs Old Town?
Violent crime in Elm Grove totalled 205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Elm Grove and Old Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Elm Grove recorded 562 crimes (now 563, a change of +0.2%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Elm Grove and Old Town?
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. Elm Grove has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Elm Grove and Old Town?
Elm Grove falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Elm Grove and Old Town?
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 Elm Grove or Old Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Elm Grove and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.