Northbrook vs Old Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Northbrook Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Old Town Sussex Police

      Northbrook vs Old Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northbrook
      Sussex Police
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Old Town
      Sussex Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northbrook
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      832
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↑29.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northbrook
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      327 ↑6%
      85 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↑67%
      33 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓21%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑140%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      11 ↓42%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓6%
      11 ↓31%
      Drugs
      65 ↓17%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      62 ↓22%
      27 ↑50%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑1000%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑5%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Old Town is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northbrook safer than Old Town?

      Northbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northbrook vs Old Town?

      Northbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northbrook and Old Town?

      In Northbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (327 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northbrook and Old Town?

      Northbrook recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Northbrook vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Northbrook totalled 327 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northbrook and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northbrook recorded 770 crimes (now 832, a change of +8.1%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northbrook and Old Town?

      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. Northbrook has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northbrook and Old Town?

      Northbrook falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Northbrook and Old Town?

      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 Northbrook or Old Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northbrook and Old Town. 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.