Moulsecoomb vs North Portslade

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Moulsecoomb Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      North Portslade Sussex Police

      Moulsecoomb vs North Portslade Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Moulsecoomb
      Sussex Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      North Portslade
      Sussex Police
      759 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      40.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moulsecoomb
      B North Portslade
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      599
      759
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      40.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moulsecoomb
      B North Portslade
      Violent Crime
      282 ↑12%
      240 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑74%
      156 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑27%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      17 ↑55%
      Burglary
      14 ↓42%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓5%
      42 ↑8%
      Drugs
      42 ↑0%
      14 ↓18%
      Public Order
      43 ↓4%
      49 ↑7%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      172 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      24 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Moulsecoomb is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moulsecoomb safer than North Portslade?

      Moulsecoomb has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 crimes in the last 12 months. North Portslade has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 759 crimes. Moulsecoomb scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moulsecoomb vs North Portslade?

      Moulsecoomb shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Portslade shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moulsecoomb and North Portslade?

      In Moulsecoomb, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In North Portslade, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moulsecoomb and North Portslade?

      Moulsecoomb recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Portslade recorded 156. 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 Moulsecoomb vs North Portslade?

      Violent crime in Moulsecoomb totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in North Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moulsecoomb and North Portslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moulsecoomb recorded 551 crimes (now 599, a change of +8.7%). North Portslade recorded 638 crimes previously (now 759, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moulsecoomb and North Portslade?

      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. Moulsecoomb has a resolution rate of 36.2% and North Portslade has 40.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moulsecoomb and North Portslade?

      Moulsecoomb falls within the Sussex Police boundary. North Portslade 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 Moulsecoomb and North Portslade?

      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 Moulsecoomb or North Portslade on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moulsecoomb and North Portslade. 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.