Northbrook vs Withdean

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Northbrook Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Withdean Sussex Police

      Northbrook vs Withdean Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northbrook
      Sussex Police
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Withdean
      Sussex Police
      674 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northbrook
      B Withdean
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      832
      674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northbrook
      B Withdean
      Violent Crime
      327 ↑6%
      227 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↑67%
      127 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓21%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑140%
      24 ↓56%
      Burglary
      11 ↓42%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓6%
      55 ↑6%
      Drugs
      65 ↓17%
      34 ↑100%
      Public Order
      62 ↓22%
      58 ↑26%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑18%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑1000%
      8 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑5%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northbrook safer than Withdean?

      Northbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Withdean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northbrook vs Withdean?

      Northbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Withdean shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northbrook and Withdean?

      In Northbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (327 incidents). In Withdean, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northbrook and Withdean?

      Northbrook recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Withdean recorded 127. 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 Withdean?

      Violent crime in Northbrook totalled 327 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Withdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northbrook and Withdean 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%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northbrook and Withdean?

      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 Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northbrook and Withdean?

      Northbrook falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Withdean 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 Withdean?

      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 Withdean on a crime map?

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