Polegate vs Summerdown and Saffrons

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Polegate Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Summerdown and Saffrons Sussex Police

      Polegate vs Summerdown and Saffrons Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Polegate
      Sussex Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Summerdown and Saffrons
      Sussex Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Polegate
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      535
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      610
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Polegate
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Violent Crime
      113 ↓12%
      23 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↓33%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑13%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓20%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      10 ↓41%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑13%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      30 ↓45%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      169 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑67%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Summerdown and Saffrons is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Polegate safer than Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 535 crimes in the last 12 months. Summerdown and Saffrons has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. Summerdown and Saffrons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Polegate vs Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Polegate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Summerdown and Saffrons shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      In Polegate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (169 incidents). In Summerdown and Saffrons, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Polegate recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 17. 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 vs Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Violent crime in Polegate totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Summerdown and Saffrons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Polegate recorded 610 crimes (now 535, a change of -12.3%). Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 84 crimes previously (now 86, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      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 has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Summerdown and Saffrons has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Polegate falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Summerdown and Saffrons 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 and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      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 or Summerdown and Saffrons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Polegate and Summerdown and Saffrons. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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