East Dean vs Old Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
East Dean vs Old Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Dean safer than Old Town?
East Dean has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 38 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 532 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Old Town?
East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +220.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in East Dean and Old Town?
In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Old Town, it is Shoplifting (180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dean and Old Town?
East Dean recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 75. 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 East Dean vs Old Town?
Violent crime in East Dean totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in East Dean and Old Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 87 crimes (now 38, a change of -56.3%). Old Town recorded 166 crimes previously (now 532, +220.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean 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. East Dean has a resolution rate of 0% and Old Town has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers East Dean and Old Town?
East Dean 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 East Dean 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 East Dean or Old Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dean and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.