Brighton crime (Hove, actually)

After shimmying up the tallest Christmas tree he could find, Santa attempted to leap on to the rooftop of this five-storey town house in Hove, actually.

What he didn't account for is the chicken wire and profusion of fairy lights and baubles adorning the elegant balcony.

Or the fact that he is 5 nights too early...

Was this rooftop ascent by Santa the worst crime seen in Hove today?

Or was it this furtive attempt to purloin the discarded pickings of No. 36 and uncover a 4-pack of Special Brew?