Motcombe vs Polegate South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Motcombe Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Polegate South Sussex Police

      Motcombe vs Polegate South Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Motcombe
      Sussex Police
      269 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      17.4% 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 Motcombe
      B Polegate South
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      269
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      227
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Motcombe
      B Polegate South
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑1%
      44 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑100%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑42%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Polegate South is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Motcombe safer than Polegate South?

      Motcombe has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 269 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 Motcombe vs Polegate South?

      Motcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Motcombe and Polegate South?

      In Motcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 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 Motcombe and Polegate South?

      Motcombe recorded 58 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 Motcombe vs Polegate South?

      Violent crime in Motcombe totalled 93 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 Motcombe and Polegate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Motcombe recorded 227 crimes (now 269, a change of +18.5%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Motcombe 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. Motcombe has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Motcombe and Polegate South?

      Motcombe 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 Motcombe 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 Motcombe or Polegate South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Motcombe 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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