Imberhorne and Baldwins vs Polegate South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Imberhorne and Baldwins Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Polegate South Sussex Police

      Imberhorne and Baldwins vs Polegate South Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Imberhorne and Baldwins
      Sussex Police
      429 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Polegate South
      Sussex Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Imberhorne and Baldwins
      B Polegate South
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      429
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      527
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.6%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Imberhorne and Baldwins
      B Polegate South
      Violent Crime
      121 ↓25%
      44 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓11%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓10%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      19 ↑6%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓47%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      28 ↓28%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      1
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓11%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Imberhorne and Baldwins safer than Polegate South?

      Imberhorne and Baldwins has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 429 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Imberhorne and Baldwins vs Polegate South?

      Imberhorne and Baldwins shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate South shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South?

      In Imberhorne and Baldwins, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Polegate South, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South?

      Imberhorne and Baldwins recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate South 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 Imberhorne and Baldwins vs Polegate South?

      Violent crime in Imberhorne and Baldwins totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Polegate South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Imberhorne and Baldwins recorded 527 crimes (now 429, a change of -18.6%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South?

      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. Imberhorne and Baldwins has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South?

      Imberhorne and Baldwins falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate South 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 Imberhorne and Baldwins and Polegate South?

      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 Imberhorne and Baldwins or Polegate South on a crime map?

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

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