Felpham vs Newhaven Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Felpham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Newhaven Valley Sussex Police

      Felpham vs Newhaven Valley Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Felpham
      Sussex Police
      729 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Newhaven Valley
      Sussex Police
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Felpham
      B Newhaven Valley
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      729
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      742
      415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↑11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Felpham
      B Newhaven Valley
      Violent Crime
      311 ↓6%
      158 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↑5%
      97 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓17%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓11%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      33 ↑136%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑2%
      41 ↑21%
      Drugs
      27 ↑23%
      23 ↑360%
      Public Order
      49 ↓6%
      47 ↑31%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑14%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      13 ↑550%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Felpham safer than Newhaven Valley?

      Felpham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 729 crimes in the last 12 months. Newhaven Valley has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Newhaven Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Felpham vs Newhaven Valley?

      Felpham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newhaven Valley shows +11.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Felpham and Newhaven Valley?

      In Felpham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (311 incidents). In Newhaven Valley, it is Violent Crime (158 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Felpham and Newhaven Valley?

      Felpham recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newhaven Valley recorded 97. 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 Felpham vs Newhaven Valley?

      Violent crime in Felpham totalled 311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 158 in Newhaven Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Felpham and Newhaven Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Felpham recorded 742 crimes (now 729, a change of -1.8%). Newhaven Valley recorded 415 crimes previously (now 461, +11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Felpham and Newhaven Valley?

      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. Felpham has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Newhaven Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Felpham and Newhaven Valley?

      Felpham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Newhaven Valley 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 Felpham and Newhaven Valley?

      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 Felpham or Newhaven Valley on a crime map?

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

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