Polegate South vs St Nicholas
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Polegate South vs St Nicholas Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polegate South safer than St Nicholas?
Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. St Nicholas has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Polegate South vs St Nicholas?
Polegate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Nicholas shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Polegate South and St Nicholas?
In Polegate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In St Nicholas, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Polegate South and St Nicholas?
Polegate South recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Nicholas recorded 46. 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 St Nicholas?
Violent crime in Polegate South totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in St Nicholas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Polegate South and St Nicholas 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%). St Nicholas recorded 131 crimes previously (now 146, +11.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Polegate South and St Nicholas?
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 St Nicholas has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Polegate South and St Nicholas?
Polegate South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas?
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 St Nicholas on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Polegate South and St Nicholas. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.