Fernhurst vs Newhaven Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Fernhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Newhaven Valley Sussex Police

      Fernhurst vs Newhaven Valley Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Fernhurst
      Sussex Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      18.2% 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 Fernhurst
      B Newhaven Valley
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      204
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      252
      415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.1%
      ↑11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fernhurst
      B Newhaven Valley
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓21%
      158 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑45%
      97 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑13%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓89%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓49%
      41 ↑21%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      23 ↑360%
      Public Order
      21 ↓5%
      47 ↑31%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      13 ↑550%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fernhurst is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 42/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fernhurst safer than Newhaven Valley?

      Fernhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 204 crimes in the last 12 months. Newhaven Valley has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Fernhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fernhurst vs Newhaven Valley?

      Fernhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.1% — 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 Fernhurst and Newhaven Valley?

      In Fernhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 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 Fernhurst and Newhaven Valley?

      Fernhurst recorded 45 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 Fernhurst vs Newhaven Valley?

      Violent crime in Fernhurst totalled 77 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 Fernhurst and Newhaven Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fernhurst recorded 252 crimes (now 204, a change of -19.1%). Newhaven Valley recorded 415 crimes previously (now 461, +11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fernhurst 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. Fernhurst has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Newhaven Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fernhurst and Newhaven Valley?

      Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst or Newhaven Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fernhurst and Newhaven Valley. 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.