Malling Estate vs Seven Dials

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Malling Estate Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Seven Dials Sussex Police

      Malling Estate vs Seven Dials Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Malling Estate
      Sussex Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Seven Dials
      Sussex Police
      553 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malling Estate
      B Seven Dials
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      361
      553
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.7%
      ↑34.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malling Estate
      B Seven Dials
      Violent Crime
      91 ↑6%
      136 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑35%
      76 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      24 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      13 ↓58%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      20 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓17%
      19 ↓24%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      16 ↓30%
      Public Order
      22 ↑5%
      37 ↑6%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓57%
      184 ↑283%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Malling Estate is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malling Estate safer than Seven Dials?

      Malling Estate has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Seven Dials has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 553 crimes. Malling Estate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malling Estate vs Seven Dials?

      Malling Estate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seven Dials shows +34.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Malling Estate and Seven Dials?

      In Malling Estate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (127 incidents). In Seven Dials, it is Shoplifting (184 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malling Estate and Seven Dials?

      Malling Estate recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seven Dials recorded 76. 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 Malling Estate vs Seven Dials?

      Violent crime in Malling Estate totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Seven Dials. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Malling Estate and Seven Dials in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malling Estate recorded 391 crimes (now 361, a change of -7.7%). Seven Dials recorded 411 crimes previously (now 553, +34.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malling Estate and Seven Dials?

      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. Malling Estate has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Seven Dials has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malling Estate and Seven Dials?

      Malling Estate falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seven Dials 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 Malling Estate and Seven Dials?

      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 Malling Estate or Seven Dials on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malling Estate and Seven Dials. 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.