Funtington vs Polegate South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Funtington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Polegate South Sussex Police

      Funtington vs Polegate South Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Funtington
      Sussex Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Polegate South
      Sussex Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Funtington
      B Polegate South
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      240
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      196
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.5%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Funtington
      B Polegate South
      Violent Crime
      69 ↑57%
      44 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓10%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      30 ↑233%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓27%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      13 ↓7%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Polegate South is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Funtington safer than Polegate South?

      Funtington has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Funtington vs Polegate South?

      Funtington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate South shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Funtington and Polegate South?

      In Funtington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Polegate South, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Funtington and Polegate South?

      Funtington recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate South recorded 14. 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 Funtington vs Polegate South?

      Violent crime in Funtington totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Polegate South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Funtington and Polegate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Funtington recorded 196 crimes (now 240, a change of +22.5%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Funtington and Polegate South?

      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. Funtington has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Funtington and Polegate South?

      Funtington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate South 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 Funtington and Polegate South?

      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 Funtington or Polegate South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Funtington and Polegate South. 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.