Rotherfield vs Selden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Rotherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Selden Sussex Police

      Rotherfield vs Selden Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Selden
      Sussex Police
      655 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      46.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherfield
      B Selden
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      72
      655
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      46.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherfield
      B Selden
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      241 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑0%
      84 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      31 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      54 ↑6%
      Drugs
      2
      19 ↑90%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      56 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      88 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherfield safer than Selden?

      Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Selden has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 655 crimes. Rotherfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherfield vs Selden?

      Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Selden shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rotherfield and Selden?

      In Rotherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Selden, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rotherfield and Selden?

      Rotherfield recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selden recorded 84. 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 Rotherfield vs Selden?

      Violent crime in Rotherfield totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Selden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rotherfield and Selden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherfield recorded 62 crimes (now 72, a change of +16.1%). Selden recorded 642 crimes previously (now 655, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield and Selden?

      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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Selden has 46.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherfield and Selden?

      Rotherfield falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Selden 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 Rotherfield and Selden?

      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 Rotherfield or Selden on a crime map?

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

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