Polegate South vs South Portslade
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Polegate South vs South Portslade 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 Polegate South safer than South Portslade?
Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Polegate South vs South Portslade?
Polegate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Portslade shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Polegate South and South Portslade?
In Polegate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In South Portslade, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Polegate South and South Portslade?
Polegate South recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Portslade recorded 144. 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 Polegate South vs South Portslade?
Violent crime in Polegate South totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in South Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Polegate South and South Portslade in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Polegate South recorded 78 crimes (now 91, a change of +16.7%). South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes previously (now 927, -10.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Polegate South and South Portslade?
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. Polegate South has a resolution rate of 16.7% and South Portslade has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Polegate South and South Portslade?
Polegate South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. South Portslade 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 Polegate South and South Portslade?
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 Polegate South or South Portslade on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Polegate South and South Portslade. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.