Polegate South vs Withdean
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Polegate South vs Withdean 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 Withdean?
Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Withdean has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 674 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Polegate South vs Withdean?
Polegate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — 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 Polegate South and Withdean?
In Polegate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 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 Polegate South and Withdean?
Polegate South recorded 14 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 Polegate South vs Withdean?
Violent crime in Polegate South totalled 44 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 Polegate South and Withdean 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%). Withdean recorded 569 crimes previously (now 674, +18.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Polegate South 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. Polegate South has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Withdean has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Polegate South and Withdean?
Polegate South 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 Polegate South 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 Polegate South or Withdean on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Polegate South and Withdean. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.