North Laine vs Offington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Laine Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Offington Sussex Police

      North Laine vs Offington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Laine
      Sussex Police
      2,064 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Offington
      Sussex Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Laine
      B Offington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,064
      468
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,257
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Laine
      B Offington
      Violent Crime
      526 ↓16%
      111 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      473 ↑5%
      59 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓8%
      25 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓63%
      23 ↑21%
      Burglary
      58 ↓26%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓23%
      17 ↓47%
      Drugs
      95 ↑1%
      14 ↑0%
      Public Order
      208 ↓23%
      42 ↑5%
      Robbery
      28 ↑8%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      276 ↑48%
      139 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓39%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓46%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      14 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Laine safer than Offington?

      North Laine has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,064 crimes in the last 12 months. Offington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 468 crimes. Offington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Laine vs Offington?

      North Laine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Offington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Laine and Offington?

      In North Laine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (526 incidents). In Offington, it is Shoplifting (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Laine and Offington?

      North Laine recorded 473 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Offington recorded 59. 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 North Laine vs Offington?

      Violent crime in North Laine totalled 526 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Offington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Laine and Offington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Laine recorded 2,257 crimes (now 2,064, a change of -8.6%). Offington recorded 449 crimes previously (now 468, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Laine and Offington?

      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. North Laine has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Offington has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Laine and Offington?

      North Laine falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Offington 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 North Laine and Offington?

      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 North Laine or Offington on a crime map?

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

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