Stanford vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Stanford Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Sussex Police

      Stanford vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stanford
      Sussex Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      44.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Sussex Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↑22% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stanford
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      577
      305
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      250
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↑22%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.8%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stanford
      B Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Violent Crime
      159 ↑45%
      148 ↑68%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑7%
      45 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑0%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓48%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↓20%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑55%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      12 ↓43%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      44 ↓2%
      17 ↓37%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      125 ↓40%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑8%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stanford safer than Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Stanford has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 577 crimes in the last 12 months. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 305 crimes. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stanford vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Stanford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean shows +22% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      In Stanford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Stanford recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 45. 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 Stanford vs Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Violent crime in Stanford totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stanford recorded 613 crimes (now 577, a change of -5.9%). Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 250 crimes previously (now 305, +22%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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. Stanford has a resolution rate of 44.8% and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      Stanford falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Stanford and Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean?

      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 Stanford or Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean on a crime map?

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

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