Rotherfield vs Summerdown and Saffrons

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Rotherfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Summerdown and Saffrons Sussex Police

      Rotherfield vs Summerdown and Saffrons Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Rotherfield
      Sussex Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      0% 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 Rotherfield
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      72
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherfield
      B Summerdown and Saffrons
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      23 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑0%
      17 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Summerdown and Saffrons is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherfield safer than Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Rotherfield has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 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 Rotherfield vs Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Rotherfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Rotherfield and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      In Rotherfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Rotherfield and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Rotherfield recorded 11 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 Rotherfield vs Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Violent crime in Rotherfield totalled 26 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 Rotherfield and Summerdown and Saffrons 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%). Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 84 crimes previously (now 86, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherfield 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. Rotherfield has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Rotherfield and Summerdown and Saffrons?

      Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield or Summerdown and Saffrons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherfield 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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