Rottingdean and Coastal vs Viaduct

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Rottingdean and Coastal Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Viaduct Sussex Police

      Rottingdean and Coastal vs Viaduct Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Rottingdean and Coastal
      Sussex Police
      822 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Viaduct
      Sussex Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Viaduct
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      822
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      892
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rottingdean and Coastal
      B Viaduct
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓13%
      285 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓9%
      161 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      78 ↓14%
      48 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓39%
      25 ↓19%
      Burglary
      22 ↓8%
      32 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↑6%
      44 ↓38%
      Drugs
      24 ↑20%
      53 ↓13%
      Public Order
      83 ↑11%
      82 ↓9%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      12 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓23%
      58 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓88%
      11 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑83%
      9 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓5%
      14 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓19%
      15 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rottingdean and Coastal is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 13/100 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 Viaduct?

      Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 822 crimes in the last 12 months. Viaduct has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Rottingdean and Coastal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rottingdean and Coastal vs Viaduct?

      Rottingdean and Coastal shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viaduct shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct?

      In Rottingdean and Coastal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 incidents). In Viaduct, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct?

      Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viaduct recorded 161. 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 Viaduct?

      Violent crime in Rottingdean and Coastal totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Viaduct. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rottingdean and Coastal recorded 892 crimes (now 822, a change of -7.9%). Viaduct recorded 940 crimes previously (now 849, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct?

      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 35.7% and Viaduct has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct?

      Rottingdean and Coastal falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Viaduct 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 Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct?

      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 Viaduct on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rottingdean and Coastal and Viaduct. 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.