Hollingdean vs Lucastes and Bolnore Village

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
      63/100
      Lucastes and Bolnore Village Sussex Police

      Hollingdean vs Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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
      63/100
      Average
      Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      Sussex Police
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hollingdean
      B Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,215
      291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,109
      272
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      55.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hollingdean
      B Lucastes and Bolnore Village
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑4%
      91 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑7%
      65 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑21%
      22 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓33%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      31 ↑19%
      16 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑15%
      33 ↑57%
      Drugs
      37 ↑106%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      97 ↑7%
      22 ↓4%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      7
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      16 ↑433%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      1 ↓88%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓7%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lucastes and Bolnore Village is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      Hollingdean has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,215 crimes in the last 12 months. Lucastes and Bolnore Village has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 291 crimes. Lucastes and Bolnore Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hollingdean vs Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      Hollingdean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lucastes and Bolnore Village shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      In Hollingdean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Lucastes and Bolnore Village, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      Hollingdean recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lucastes and Bolnore Village recorded 65. 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      Violent crime in Hollingdean totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Lucastes and Bolnore Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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%). Lucastes and Bolnore Village recorded 272 crimes previously (now 291, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village has 55.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      Hollingdean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lucastes and Bolnore Village 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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village?

      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 Lucastes and Bolnore Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hollingdean and Lucastes and Bolnore Village. 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.