Hanover vs Northbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hanover Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Northbrook Sussex Police

      Hanover vs Northbrook Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hanover
      Sussex Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northbrook
      Sussex Police
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hanover
      B Northbrook
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      125
      832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.7%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanover
      B Northbrook
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑37%
      327 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑88%
      187 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      34 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      24 ↑140%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      11 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓50%
      62 ↓6%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      65 ↓17%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      62 ↓22%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      11 ↑1000%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      23 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hanover is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanover safer than Northbrook?

      Hanover has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 125 crimes in the last 12 months. Northbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 832 crimes. Hanover scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanover vs Northbrook?

      Hanover shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northbrook shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hanover and Northbrook?

      In Hanover, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Northbrook, it is Violent Crime (327 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hanover and Northbrook?

      Hanover recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northbrook recorded 187. 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 Hanover vs Northbrook?

      Violent crime in Hanover totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 327 in Northbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hanover and Northbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hanover recorded 108 crimes (now 125, a change of +15.7%). Northbrook recorded 770 crimes previously (now 832, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanover and Northbrook?

      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. Hanover has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Northbrook has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanover and Northbrook?

      Hanover falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Northbrook 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 Hanover and Northbrook?

      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 Hanover or Northbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hanover and Northbrook. 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.