Goldsmid vs Malling Estate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Goldsmid Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Malling Estate Sussex Police

      Goldsmid vs Malling Estate Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Goldsmid
      Sussex Police
      867 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      46% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Malling Estate
      Sussex Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goldsmid
      B Malling Estate
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      867
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      865
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goldsmid
      B Malling Estate
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑0%
      91 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑41%
      127 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓15%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↓24%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      28 ↓20%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓20%
      10 ↓17%
      Drugs
      44 ↑2%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      67 ↑5%
      22 ↑5%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓8%
      52 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓37%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Malling Estate is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goldsmid safer than Malling Estate?

      Goldsmid has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 867 crimes in the last 12 months. Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Malling Estate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Goldsmid vs Malling Estate?

      Goldsmid shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Malling Estate shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Goldsmid and Malling Estate?

      In Goldsmid, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Malling Estate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (127 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Goldsmid and Malling Estate?

      Goldsmid recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malling Estate recorded 127. 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 Goldsmid vs Malling Estate?

      Violent crime in Goldsmid totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Malling Estate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Goldsmid and Malling Estate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goldsmid recorded 865 crimes (now 867, a change of +0.2%). Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes previously (now 361, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goldsmid and Malling Estate?

      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. Goldsmid has a resolution rate of 46% and Malling Estate has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goldsmid and Malling Estate?

      Goldsmid falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Malling Estate 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 Goldsmid and Malling Estate?

      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 Goldsmid or Malling Estate on a crime map?

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

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