Is Rottingdean and Coastal Safe?
Crime statistics for Rottingdean and Coastal. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,516 total crimes recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Rottingdean and Coastal — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rottingdean and Coastal safe?
Rottingdean and Coastal has a CrimeRadar safety score of 18/100, rated High Crime. A total of 822 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Rottingdean and Coastal are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal in the last 12 months?
822 crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 7.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (892 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 771 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Rottingdean and Coastal?
The most common crime in Rottingdean and Coastal is Violent Crime, with 771 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 93.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Rottingdean and Coastal increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Rottingdean and Coastal is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.9% — from 892 crimes in the previous 12 months to 822 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Rottingdean and Coastal?
Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 18 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Rottingdean and Coastal compare to the Sussex Police average?
Rottingdean and Coastal has a safety score of 18/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Rottingdean and Coastal is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Rottingdean and Coastal?
56.1% of crimes recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Rottingdean and Coastal?
771 violent crimes were recorded in Rottingdean and Coastal in the last 12 months — representing 93.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 457 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Rottingdean and Coastal last updated?
The crime data for Rottingdean and Coastal was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Rottingdean and Coastal with other areas?
You can compare Rottingdean and Coastal with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.