Arundel vs Baird

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Baird Sussex Police

      Arundel vs Baird Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Baird
      Sussex Police
      647 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Baird
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      423
      647
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      424
      587
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Baird
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑9%
      292 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑21%
      113 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓24%
      34 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓48%
      15 ↓32%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      63 ↑3%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      24 ↑71%
      Public Order
      32 ↑78%
      42 ↓31%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓7%
      18 ↑260%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      20 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arundel is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than Baird?

      Arundel has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. Baird has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 647 crimes. Arundel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Baird?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Baird shows +10.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and Baird?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Baird, it is Violent Crime (292 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and Baird?

      Arundel recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Baird recorded 113. 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 Arundel vs Baird?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 292 in Baird. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Baird in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 424 crimes (now 423, a change of -0.2%). Baird recorded 587 crimes previously (now 647, +10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and Baird?

      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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Baird has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Baird?

      Arundel falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Baird 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 Arundel and Baird?

      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 Arundel or Baird on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and Baird. 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.