Hollingdean vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hollingdean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West Kent Police

      Hollingdean vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hollingdean
      Sussex Police
      1,215 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Kent Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hollingdean
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,215
      117
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,109
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollingdean
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑4%
      36 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑7%
      14 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑21%
      38 ↑73%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓33%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      31 ↑19%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑15%
      10 ↓9%
      Drugs
      37 ↑106%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      97 ↑7%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rolvenden & Tenterden West is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hollingdean safer than Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Hollingdean has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,215 crimes in the last 12 months. Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 117 crimes. Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hollingdean vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Hollingdean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rolvenden & Tenterden West shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      In Hollingdean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Rolvenden & Tenterden West, it is Other Theft (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Hollingdean recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 Hollingdean vs Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Violent crime in Hollingdean totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hollingdean recorded 1,109 crimes (now 1,215, a change of +9.6%). Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded 120 crimes previously (now 117, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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. Hollingdean has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      Hollingdean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rolvenden & Tenterden West is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hollingdean and Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

      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 Hollingdean or Rolvenden & Tenterden West on a crime map?

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

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