Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst vs Polegate South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Polegate South Sussex Police

      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst vs Polegate South Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      Sussex Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      50% 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      B Polegate South
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      117
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.5%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst
      B Polegate South
      Violent Crime
      38 ↑27%
      44 ↑91%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑13%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑88%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      11 ↑83%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑29%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      4
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Polegate South is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 74/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst safer than Polegate South?

      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 117 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst vs Polegate South?

      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.5% — 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst and Polegate South?

      In Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst and Polegate South?

      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 17 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst vs Polegate South?

      Violent crime in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst totalled 38 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst and Polegate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst recorded 89 crimes (now 117, a change of +31.5%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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. Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst has a resolution rate of 50% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst and Polegate South?

      Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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 Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst or Polegate South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ninfield, Ashburnham and Penhurst 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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