North Langney vs Polegate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    North Langney Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Polegate Sussex Police

      North Langney vs Polegate Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      North Langney
      Sussex Police
      80 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Polegate
      Sussex Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Langney
      B Polegate
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      80
      535
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      79
      610
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Langney
      B Polegate
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓19%
      113 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓36%
      95 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓88%
      16 ↓20%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑0%
      44 ↑13%
      Drugs
      19 ↑1800%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      30 ↓45%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      169 ↑9%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      20 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Langney is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Langney safer than Polegate?

      North Langney has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 80 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 535 crimes. North Langney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Langney vs Polegate?

      North Langney shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Langney and Polegate?

      In North Langney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Polegate, it is Shoplifting (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Langney and Polegate?

      North Langney recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate recorded 95. 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 North Langney vs Polegate?

      Violent crime in North Langney totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Polegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Langney and Polegate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Langney recorded 79 crimes (now 80, a change of +1.3%). Polegate recorded 610 crimes previously (now 535, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Langney and Polegate?

      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. North Langney has a resolution rate of 100% and Polegate has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Langney and Polegate?

      North Langney falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate 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 North Langney and Polegate?

      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 North Langney or Polegate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Langney and Polegate. 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.