Rottingdean and Coastal vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Rottingdean and Coastal Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Rottingdean and Coastal vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Rottingdean and Coastal
      Sussex Police
      565 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.8% trend
      47.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      565
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      908
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓37.8%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.4%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      181 ↓31%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓43%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓37%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓30%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      18 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓41%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      13 ↓46%
      0
      Public Order
      55 ↓35%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓55%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓61%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓59%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↑6%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rottingdean and Coastal safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 565 crimes in the last 12 months. Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rottingdean and Coastal vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Rottingdean and Coastal shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coxheath & Farleigh shows -20.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Rottingdean and Coastal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (181 incidents). In Coxheath & Farleigh, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5. 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 Rottingdean and Coastal vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Rottingdean and Coastal totalled 181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Coxheath & Farleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 908 crimes (now 565, a change of -37.8%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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. Rottingdean and Coastal has a resolution rate of 47.4% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Rottingdean and Coastal falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Coxheath & Farleigh is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rottingdean and Coastal and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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 Rottingdean and Coastal or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.