Newhaven Valley vs Rotherfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Newhaven Valley Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Rotherfield Sussex Police

      Newhaven Valley vs Rotherfield Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Newhaven Valley
      Sussex Police
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newhaven Valley
      B Rotherfield
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      461
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      415
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↑16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newhaven Valley
      B Rotherfield
      Violent Crime
      158 ↓19%
      26 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↑41%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑32%
      4 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑31%
      2 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↓17%
      7 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑21%
      12 ↑71%
      Drugs
      23 ↑360%
      2
      Public Order
      47 ↑31%
      7 ↓13%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑550%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newhaven Valley safer than Rotherfield?

      Newhaven Valley has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 461 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 72 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newhaven Valley vs Rotherfield?

      Newhaven Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherfield shows +16.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield?

      In Newhaven Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (158 incidents). In Rotherfield, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield?

      Newhaven Valley recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherfield recorded 11. 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 Newhaven Valley vs Rotherfield?

      Violent crime in Newhaven Valley totalled 158 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Rotherfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newhaven Valley recorded 415 crimes (now 461, a change of +11.1%). Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes previously (now 72, +16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield?

      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. Newhaven Valley has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Rotherfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield?

      Newhaven Valley falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rotherfield 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 Newhaven Valley and Rotherfield?

      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 Newhaven Valley or Rotherfield on a crime map?

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

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