Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Polegate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Marine - Shoreham Beach Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Polegate Sussex Police

      Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Polegate Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Marine - Shoreham Beach
      Sussex Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Polegate
      Sussex Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marine - Shoreham Beach
      B Polegate
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      185
      535
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      610
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marine - Shoreham Beach
      B Polegate
      Violent Crime
      58 ↓21%
      113 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑4%
      95 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑75%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑13%
      16 ↓20%
      Burglary
      3 ↓70%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓33%
      44 ↑13%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      12 ↓20%
      30 ↓45%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      169 ↑9%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      20 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marine - Shoreham Beach is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marine - Shoreham Beach safer than Polegate?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. Marine - Shoreham Beach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Polegate?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate?

      In Marine - Shoreham Beach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Polegate?

      Violent crime in Marine - Shoreham Beach totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marine - Shoreham Beach recorded 212 crimes (now 185, a change of -12.7%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate?

      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. Marine - Shoreham Beach has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate?

      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 Marine - Shoreham Beach or Polegate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marine - Shoreham Beach and Polegate. 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.