Arundel vs East Preston and Kingston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      East Preston and Kingston Sussex Police

      Arundel vs East Preston and Kingston Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓46% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      East Preston and Kingston
      Sussex Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.6% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B East Preston and Kingston
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      242
      390
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓46%
      ↑33.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B East Preston and Kingston
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓50%
      135 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓50%
      76 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓58%
      19 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      22 ↑22%
      Burglary
      1 ↓96%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓38%
      38 ↑58%
      Drugs
      1 ↓83%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      31 ↓11%
      Robbery
      3
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓16%
      31 ↑138%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓86%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓71%
      6 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arundel is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than East Preston and Kingston?

      Arundel has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 242 crimes in the last 12 months. East Preston and Kingston has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 390 crimes. Arundel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs East Preston and Kingston?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Preston and Kingston shows +33.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and East Preston and Kingston?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In East Preston and Kingston, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and East Preston and Kingston?

      Arundel recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Preston and Kingston recorded 76. 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 East Preston and Kingston?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in East Preston and Kingston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and East Preston and Kingston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 448 crimes (now 242, a change of -46%). East Preston and Kingston recorded 292 crimes previously (now 390, +33.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and East Preston and Kingston?

      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 28.6% and East Preston and Kingston has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and East Preston and Kingston?

      Arundel falls within the Sussex Police boundary. East Preston and Kingston 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 East Preston and Kingston?

      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 East Preston and Kingston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and East Preston and Kingston. 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.