Hollingdean vs Kemp Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hollingdean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Kemp Town Sussex Police

      Hollingdean vs Kemp Town 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kemp Town
      Sussex Police
      1,330 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hollingdean
      B Kemp Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,215
      1,330
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,109
      1,313
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollingdean
      B Kemp Town
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑4%
      404 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑7%
      253 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑21%
      83 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓33%
      33 ↓51%
      Burglary
      31 ↑19%
      42 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑15%
      115 ↑49%
      Drugs
      37 ↑106%
      52 ↑0%
      Public Order
      97 ↑7%
      129 ↑6%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      19 ↑73%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      111 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      19 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      30 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓7%
      13 ↓24%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      27 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kemp Town is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hollingdean safer than Kemp Town?

      Hollingdean has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,215 crimes in the last 12 months. Kemp Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,330 crimes. Kemp Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hollingdean vs Kemp Town?

      Hollingdean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kemp Town shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hollingdean and Kemp Town?

      In Hollingdean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Kemp Town, it is Violent Crime (404 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hollingdean and Kemp Town?

      Hollingdean recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kemp Town recorded 253. 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 Kemp Town?

      Violent crime in Hollingdean totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 404 in Kemp Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hollingdean and Kemp Town 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%). Kemp Town recorded 1,313 crimes previously (now 1,330, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollingdean and Kemp Town?

      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 Kemp Town has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hollingdean and Kemp Town?

      Hollingdean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Kemp Town 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 Hollingdean and Kemp Town?

      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 Kemp Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hollingdean and Kemp Town. 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.