Lavant vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Lavant Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Sussex Police

      Lavant vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Lavant
      Sussex Police
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.7% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Sussex Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↑22% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lavant
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      323
      305
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      253
      250
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.7%
      ↑22%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lavant
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Violent Crime
      118 ↑44%
      148 ↑68%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↑80%
      45 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑52%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓48%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      14 ↓44%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑27%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      11 ↑120%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      17 ↓37%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑71%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓71%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lavant safer than Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Lavant has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 323 crimes in the last 12 months. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 305 crimes. Lavant scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lavant vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Lavant shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean shows +22% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      In Lavant, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (118 incidents). In Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Lavant recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 45. 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 Lavant vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Violent crime in Lavant totalled 118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lavant recorded 253 crimes (now 323, a change of +27.7%). Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 250 crimes previously (now 305, +22%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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. Lavant has a resolution rate of 35% and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Lavant falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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 Lavant or Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lavant and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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