Old Town vs Summerdown and Saffrons
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Town vs Summerdown and Saffrons Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Town safer than Summerdown and Saffrons?
Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 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 Old Town vs Summerdown and Saffrons?
Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.5% — 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 Old Town and Summerdown and Saffrons?
In Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Old Town and Summerdown and Saffrons?
Old Town recorded 33 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 Old Town vs Summerdown and Saffrons?
Violent crime in Old Town totalled 85 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 Old Town and Summerdown and Saffrons in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Town recorded 146 crimes (now 189, a change of +29.5%). Summerdown and Saffrons recorded 84 crimes previously (now 86, +2.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Town 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. Old Town has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Old Town and Summerdown and Saffrons?
Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town or Summerdown and Saffrons on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Town and Summerdown and Saffrons. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.