Franklands vs Furnace Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Franklands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Furnace Green Sussex Police

      Franklands vs Furnace Green Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Franklands
      Sussex Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Furnace Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      41.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Franklands
      B Furnace Green
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      336
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      345
      271
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑17%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      41.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Franklands
      B Furnace Green
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑3%
      140 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑7%
      64 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓24%
      24 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑0%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      8 ↓47%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑14%
      22 ↓4%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      25 ↓11%
      18 ↑29%
      Robbery
      1
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Furnace Green is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Franklands safer than Furnace Green?

      Franklands has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Furnace Green has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Franklands vs Furnace Green?

      Franklands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Furnace Green shows +17% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Franklands and Furnace Green?

      In Franklands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Furnace Green, it is Violent Crime (140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Franklands and Furnace Green?

      Franklands recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Furnace Green recorded 64. 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 Franklands vs Furnace Green?

      Violent crime in Franklands totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 140 in Furnace Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Franklands and Furnace Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Franklands recorded 345 crimes (now 336, a change of -2.6%). Furnace Green recorded 271 crimes previously (now 317, +17%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Franklands and Furnace Green?

      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. Franklands has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Furnace Green has 41.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Franklands and Furnace Green?

      Franklands falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Furnace Green 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 Franklands and Furnace Green?

      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 Franklands or Furnace Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Franklands and Furnace Green. 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.